Are you looking for a chance to bring your culinary skills to a place where you’ll make a real difference, and be valued for what you do every day? In this role you will: • Support the health and wellbeing of the children through planning, heating and preparing nutritious meals and snacks • Prepare meals to meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements and allergies. Meals are provided by a national supplier and need to be heated and served • Have exceptional knowledge of safety and wellbeing • Order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director • Ensure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks • Be willing to learn and be a part of the team • Show strong communication skills and be reliable and punctual 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 • 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: • Experience cooking within a childcare setting would be an advantage but not essential • Current QLD Working with Children Check (or be willing and able to obtain) How to apply 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. Have a question? Contact Wendy Cameron from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email wcameron@goodstart.org.au 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 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. YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/8qdD25-OhgA Part-Time role as our kitcen assistant