Overview
As a Kitchen Hand at Goodstart, you'll serve 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.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of children by serving pre-made, freshly delivered meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies
- Maintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic
- Work a part time roster of 12.5 hours per week (2.5 hours daily Monday to Friday 8:30am - 11:00am), no night shifts, no split shifts and no weekend work!
About Goodstart South Innisfail Mourilyan Road
Join a childcare and education community that embraces the vision: "We welcome our families, we nurture our children, and we value everyone." Become a part of our experienced team, where qualified and long-term staff use their skills, expertise, and wisdom to support children, all while fostering a joyful and nurturing care environment.
Our intimate 58-place service features inviting indoor and outdoor spaces. The expansive outdoor area is large enough to support our activities and backs onto a tranquil block of land with serene cane plants, providing a peaceful backdrop for both children and staff.
As a culturally diverse family service, we warmly welcome any new team member with open arms and big hearts. We hope you will feel as comfortable and valued as we do in this supportive environment.
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
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- 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 Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.
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.
Have a question? Contact Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email at
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support 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.
Posting Notes: INNISFAIL || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
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