Role: Centre Cook
Location: 121 Shepherdson Rd, Parafield Gardens SA 5107
Centre: Goodstart Early Learning Parafield Gardens
Employment Type: PPT 27.5 Hours Per Week | 12 Months Fixed-Term
Pay: $29/94 - $33.83 p/h | Depending on Qualifications and Experience
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
About Goodstart Parafield Gardens
Join our EXCEEDING NQS rated 70 place Centre
We are tucked in a convenient part of Parafield only 20 minutes from the centre of Adelaide
We are seeking an experienced and qualified cook to create fresh and nutritious meals daily, catering for all dietary requirements
Perfect role if you are seeking more work/life balance - school hours
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
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery OR experience cooking within a childcare setting
Current SA Working with Children Check
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 Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
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
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.
Posting Notes: PARAFIELD GARDENS, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time