Centre Cook
- Prepare nutritious meals for children while catering for allergies and special dietary requirements.
- Plan menus and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director.
- Maintain hygienic food storage, handling and preparation practices.
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: 332 Spring Street, Toowoomba, 4350, QLD
Centre: Goodstart Toowoomba - Spring Street
Employment Type: Permanent, Part time, 25 hours per week
Pay Rate: $31.36 - $35.44 (based on experience and qualification) + Superannuation + Benefits
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 5 hours per day
About Goodstart Toowoomba Spring Street:
* 69-place centre with a charming, country home ambiance
* Homelike environment with natural indoor and outdoor play spaces - bush garden and chickens on-site
* Long-standing team, with most educators employed for 8+ years (some up to 16 years)
* Cozy staffroom with candy bar, coffee machine, and neck massagers
* Fortnightly visits from a Cultural First Nations Mentor
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 QLD 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 Anjana from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email aummalaneni@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.
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To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44550693
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