Childcare Chef

12 hours ago


Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Company Overview: Goodstart Early Learning is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, our mission is to improve the lives of Australian children and their families.

Salary: This part-time role offers a highly competitive hourly rate of up to $28.62, plus superannuation and benefits.

Job Description: As a Cook at Goodstart Eight Mile Plains, you will create delicious and healthy meals for young minds and bodies. 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:

  • Support the health and wellbeing of children through planning and preparing nutritious food for morning tea and afternoon tea
  • Lunch is delivered fresh and needs to be served and kept at safe temperatures
  • Ensure the safety of children by accounting 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

Requirements:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
  • Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

What We Offer:

  • 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

About Us: We're an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Safety is our top priority, and we take any necessary actions to ensure all children can feel safe and be safe.



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