Centre Cook

Role: Centre Cook Location: Centenary Heights, Toowoomba Region QLD 4350, home of the Giabal and Jarowair People Centre: Goodstart Centenary Heights Employment Type: Part Time - 27.5 hours weekly Monday to Friday (5.5 hours daily) Pay: up to $31.34 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits The Federal Government's 10% wage boost is here 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 27.5 hours per week (5.5 hours daily Monday to Friday), no night shifts, no split shifts and no weekend work About Goodstart Centenary Heights: At our amazing childcare centre, you will feel supported and valued every day, finding a work-life balance that fits your needs through our three month rotating rosters, designed to ensure a mix of earlier and later shifts.

The 80-place centre, nearing its five year anniversary, features a vibrant and diverse team culture, with experienced staff ready to support, mentor and inspire you.

Our modern, purpose built facility includes six rooms dedicated to childcare, providing a dynamic and stimulating environment for both staff and children.

Additionally, the centre offers a separate staff room with kitchen facilities and an upstairs programming room, creating a comfortable and efficient workspace for our team.

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 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 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  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.

You Tube video link: https://youtu.be/wm50t5tmo Zg Posting Notes: CENTENARY HEIGHTS, TOOWOOMBA || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time

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