Centre Cook

3 days ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Overview

Centre: Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay

Employment Type: Part-Time | Mon - Fri 9:30am - 12:00pm

Pay: $28.68 - $32.43 per hour + Benefits + Super

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.

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
About Goodstart North Mackay
  • 86 place centre which presents us with the unique opportunity to provide a home like environment for our staff, children and families
  • Centre located in a commercial / residential area close to main roads, transport, shops and schools.
  • Our Lovely Centre Director has been in the Childcare industry for 23 years.
  • Work-life harmony with rotating schedules
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
  • 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 QLD Working with Children Check
Application notes

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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Partner Smitha Aiholli on 1800 222 543 or via email saiholli@goodstart.org.au

Equal opportunity and safety

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: MACKAY NORTH || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time


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