Centre Cook

4 weeks ago

Mount Sheridan, Queensland, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Overview

Role: Centre Cook

Location: Woree, Cairns Region QLD 4868, Gimuy Wulabara Yundinji Land

Centre: Goodstart Bayview Heights

Employment Type: Part Time - 15 hours per week - fixed term contract

Pay: up to $32.43 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits

Responsibilities
  • Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
  • Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies
  • Use 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 15 hours per week – no split shifts, no night shifts and no weekend work
Qualifications
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
  • Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
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 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. Submit as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2099 or via email at kpearson3@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

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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