Overview
Location: Innisfail, Cassowary Coast Region QLD 4860, Warribarra, Dugulbarra, Mandubarra, Dyirribarra and Bagirbarra Peoples of the Mamu Land
Employment Type: Part Time - minimum 12.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Pay: up to $32.43 per hour + Superannuation + Perks
Responsibilities
- Delight little customers with big appetites - provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
- Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
- 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 23 hours per week (Monday to Friday), no night shifts, no split shifts and no weekend work
About the Centre
This small, 57-place centre excels in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment for children in Toddlers (15 months to 2.5 years), Pre-Kindy (2.5 years to 4 years) and Kindergarten (3.5 years to 5 years).
The centre values robust bonds between home and the centre, ensuring holistic child development through tailored care environments and culturally rich interactions.
What Goodstart can offer you
- Competitive wages - at least 5% above the national award
- 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 discounted price
- Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- Option to purchase extra leave for 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.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Our commitment
We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment.
We're dedicated to reconciliation and ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel a strong sense of belonging.
Safety is a priority; all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
Posting Notes: INNISFAIL QLD Australia (AU) No Early Childhood Qualification Part-Time
Required Skill Profession
Hospitality & Tourism
📌 Centre Cook
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Innisfail