Food Preparation

Company description Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Job description Role: Centre Cook

Location: 1 Batman Road, CANNING VALE, 6155, WA

Centre: Goodstart Canning Vale Batman Road – Exceeding Service

Employment Type: Part Time/Permanent (27.5 hours, Mon-Fri)

Pay: Up to $35.44 p/h + 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

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

Work a part time roster of 27.5 hours per week, 8am – 2pm.

About Goodstart Canning Vale Batman Road

85-place, Exceeding-rated centre known for consistent high standards.

Conveniently located opposite The Vale Shopping Centre and close to Livingston Marketplace, Nicholson Road and Ranford Road.

A welcoming and supportive environment where you'll have the resources, tools and guidance needed to succeed in your role.

A collaborative team culture where everyone works together and supports one another.

A genuine commitment to meeting the individual dietary, cultural and allergy needs of every child, with our Cook working closely alongside the Leadership Team to ensure the highest standards of care.

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 WA Working with Children Check

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

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