Centre Cook Job Details

4 weeks ago

Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Overview

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 Tweed Heads
  • Convenient location near the M1 makes your workday commute smooth and easy
  • Prepare nutritious meals daily for children across five purpose-built rooms
  • Play an important role in supporting children's wellbeing and healthy habits
  • Work in a supportive team alongside educators, and an experienced centre director
  • Be part of a centre committed to community, culture and reconciliation initiatives
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
You'll need
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
  • Current NSW Working with Children Check
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.

Have a question? Contact James Brendel from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email jbrendel@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

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.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/wm50t5tmoZg

Posting Notes: TWEED HEADS SOUTH, TWEED HEADS NSW, Australia (AU) | Part-Time | No Early Childhood Qualification


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