Centre Cook

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Centre Cook role at Goodstart Early Learning.

Role: Centre Cook

Location: 1390 Heatherton Road, DANDENONG, 3175, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Dandenong - Heatherton Road

Employment Type: Part Time/ Fixed Term (30 hours p/w/3 month contract)

Responsibilities
  • Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
  • Compete 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.

Role 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
Qualifications
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
  • Current VIC Working with Children Check
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
How To Apply

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to apply as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Melanie Symonds 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

We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. Safety is our priority and all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children check.


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