Centre: Goodstart Halls Head
Employment Type: Part-Time / 27.5 hours per week
Pay: up to $33.83 per hour + Superannuation + 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
* Work a part time roster of 27.5 hours per week - no nights, no weekends and no split shifts!
About Goodstart Halls Head
Prime Location – Enjoy the convenience of nearby local schools and shopping centres within just 2km! Whether it's a coffee run or a quick errand, everything you need is right around the corner. Supportive & Fun Team – Become part of a friendly and inclusive team that truly supports one another. With flexible shifts on a 3-week rotating roster (early, middle, late), you'll enjoy a healthy work‐life balance in a fun, collaborative environment. Our Centre – Our 75-place centre offers five dynamic learning rooms filled with curiosity, creativity, and discovery. With large indoor and outdoor play areas, children are encouraged to explore, imagine and thrive in a nurturing setting. A Richly Diverse Culture – Celebrate the beauty of multiculturalism! Our team and families represent cultures from China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Africa, First Nations communities, and more. With languages spoken including Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Punjabi, Bangladeshi, Yoruba, and Vietnamese, we create an inclusive and vibrant space for everyone to feel seen, heard and valued. Our Vision – To provide a home away from home, where children can dream, believe and learn in a safe, nurturing, enriched 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 Western Australian Working with Children Check
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 deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au
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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