Role: Centre Cook
Location: Chadstone (Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Land)
Centre: Goodstart Chadstone
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Pay: $27.65 - $31.34 per hour, based on experience
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- 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
- Work a part time roster of 25 hours per week with flexible start and finish times
About Goodstart Chadstone:
- Intimate 48 place centre, which is warm, inviting and is highly engaged with families
- Join a stable, collaborative team that values professional growth and teamwork in a welcoming environment
- Long-standing team who are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Close to public transport links and ample parking available
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 Victoria Working with Children Check
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.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Ange Cummings in our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9648 9813 or via email acummings@goodstart.org.au
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: CHADSTONE, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time