Role: Centre Cook
Location: Thornton (Postcode 2322) NSW
Centre: Goodstart Thornton
Employment Type: Permanent, Part - time role: 13 hours a week – Thursday and Fridays 8.45am to 3.15pm Ideal around school times
Pay: $29.94 to $33.83 Plus Super Plus Benefits
Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children.
Competitive pay – at least 5% above award.
Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees.
As a Cook at Goodstart, you'll create delicious, healthy meals that fuel young minds and bodies, becoming a cherished part of our community. Your passion for food and commitment to quality will play a crucial role in shaping the daily experiences of the children in our care.
In This Role, You Will
Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies.
Use your creativity and organisational skills to plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
Maintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic.
About Goodstart Thornton
Focusing on Highest Quality Care: providing tasty and nutritious meals for this 64-place centre
Great Location: Located in Somerset Park in Thornton
Community Engagement: providing purpose and being well respected in community
What Goodstart Can Offer You
We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates.
50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
Paid professional development.
Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year.
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance.
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You'll Need
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
Current NSW Working with Children Check
How To Apply
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We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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Posting Notes: THORNTON, MAITLAND || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time