Centre Cook

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: 541 Canning Highway, ALFRED COVE, 6154, WA

Centre: Goodstart Alfred Cove

Employment Type: Fixed Term until April 2027/Part Time (30 hours per week/Mon – Fri)

Pay: Up to $35.44 per hour

* 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
Work a part time roster of 30 hours per week, starting from 8am or 830am working 6 hours per day.

About Goodstart Alfred Cove

* 67-place centre offering quality long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
* Convenient Alfred Cove location — positioned between Fremantle and Perth, with a local bus route directly outside the centre, making the centre accessible for families and team members.
* Experienced and stable team — many team members having been part of the centre for several years.
* Celebrate culture and community — be part of a centre that welcomes families to share cooking, gardening, stories and songs from their cultures, culminating in opportunities such as the annual end-of-year family celebration.

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 

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 from our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9648 9857 or via email msymonds@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/5dpfWO0fMAw
To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44569931