Centre Cook

1 hour ago

Mentone East VIC, Australia GoodStart Early Learning Full time $28,680 - $32,430 per year

Role: Centre Cook

Location: Nepean Highway, Mentone, 3194, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Mentone

Employment Type: Full Time/Fixed Term until September 2026

Pay: $28.68ph - $32.43ph

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 Mentone:

104-place centre located in the heart of Mentone, close to the beach, public transport, and local amenities

Welcoming and supportive team led by an experienced Centre Director

Purpose-built centre featuring a beautiful communal dining hub and onsite kitchen with a child-height servery, allowing you to serve, interact with children, and engage in cooking and meal preparation

Full-time role, working 38 hours Monday to Friday (8:30am–4:30pm), with no evening or weekend shifts

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 VIC 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 Melanie Symonds from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email

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

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.

Posting Notes: MENTONE EAST || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time

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