Centre Cook

Goodstart; Bees Creek; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

50% childcare discount

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations Support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning Bees Creek is hiring a part‑time Cook to prepare healthy meals for children, ensuring dietary requirements and allergies are met. You will plan menus, order supplies in consultation with the Centre Director and uphold strict food safety standards.

We offer competitive pay above the national award, 50% childcare gap fee discount, fitness benefits, wellbeing days, and additional leave options.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting.
• Essential: Food safety handling certificate.
• Current NT Working with Children Check.
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director.
• Maintain high standards of food safety by storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks.
• Work a part-time roster of 27.5 hours per week, 8am – 1:30pm

Skills

Creativity

Organisational skills

Food safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Experience in childcare cooking

Tools

NT Working with Children Check

National Child Safety Foundation Training (Geccko)

Job description

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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

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 27.5 hours per week, 8am – 1:30pm

About Goodstart Bees Creek

• Beautiful 75 place centre – surrounded by natural bushland
• Multicultural team from around the world
• No late nights or weekends!

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
• 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:

• Desirable: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
• Essential: Food safety handling certificate
• Current NT Working with Children Check
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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.

BEES CREEK || NT || Australia (AU)