Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children. 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
What Goodstart can offer you:
- We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Requirements:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
- Current VIC Working with Children Check
To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Goodstart is 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 Secure Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
We are committed to supporting our people and protecting our children. Goodstart welcomes Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support, email
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📌 Casual Centre Cook
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Melbourne