Role: Centre Cook
Location: Baringa, Sunshine Coast QLD 4551
Centre: Goodstart Baringa
Employment Type: Part Time, 2 flexible days per week (minimum 13 hours), 7.30am - 2.30pm
Pay: up to $32.43 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 2 days per week - we are flexible with days, no night shifts, no split shifts and no weekend work!
About Goodstart Baringa:
* Our Baringa childcare centre is a beautifully designed centre in the heart of Baringa estate
* We are a 126 place purpose built Centre with an Exceeding NQS rating
* We have a large outdoor play space and provide a ground-breaking STEM focused approach to learning
* We are a friendly and supportive team with lots of long-term staff
* Community is very important to us and through visits to the centre and participation in events and activities throughout the year we are able to enrich the learning experience
* We run a bush kinder program to help the children learn about their natural environment and also the opportunity to play and explore
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
* Paid professional development
* T wo 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 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 of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact your Talent Acquisition Partner, Kylie Pearson, on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@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.
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