Cook - Goodstart Early Learning - Wendouree, VIC, AU
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay: $29.94 - $33.83
* 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 Wendouree
* Exceeding the NQS – so you know we're above the standard.
* A warm, welcoming environment where every child feels safe.
* Low staff turnover – many educators with 10‐23 years of service!
* Small centre with a warm and genuine home‐from‐home feel.
* Bush Kindy, wildlife park visits and regular local excursions.
* Weekly soccer and fun incursions: African drumming, pet education.
* Funded kindergarten program led by experienced bachelor's and master's degree-qualified teachers.
* Convenient location with off‐street parking near schools and medical services.
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 VIC Working with Children Check.
Equal Opportunity and Safety
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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