Centre Cook Job Details

Role: Centre Cook

Location: Mackay QLD

Centre: Goodstart Early Learning Andergrove

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

Pay: $28.68 - $32.43 p/h | 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

About Goodstart Andergrove:

• Goodstart Andergrove is in a quiet, family-orientated area North of Mackay. Close to private and public schools as well as frequent public transportation.
• We have our lovely Centre Director who has been working in the Early childhood sector over 10+ years.
• Goodstart Andergrove is 75 place centre that provides a home-like environment for our staff, children and families.
• We are currently seeking Educators for both our Kindergarten Studio and to support our Centre in a Float role.
• We are a welcoming, calm, and supportive environment.
• Communication between families, children and Educators is the key to success

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 SA Working with Children Check

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 Team on 1800 222 543 or via email saiholli@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.

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Posting Notes: ANDERGROVE, MACKAY||QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time