Centre Cook

Work Initiatives; Berowra; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on childcare gap fees

Fitness Passport access

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Goodstart Berowra is hiring a part-time Centre Cook to prepare healthy meals for children, considering dietary needs. You will plan menus, order ingredients and maintain strict food safety standards in a busy childcare setting.

The role supports a high-quality, child-safe environment and offers a competitive hourly rate with extra benefits. Apply to join a welcoming team in Berowra.

Qualifications

• Role requires safe, hygienic cooking for children with dietary needs.
• Experience or qualification in commercial cookery or childcare cooking.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of children by preparing meals with dietary requirements and allergies in mind.
• Plan menus and order food supplies in consultation with Centre Director.
• Maintain high standards of food safety in storage, handling and preparation.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Quality focus

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or childcare cooking experience

Job description

Role: Centre CookLocation: Berowra – semi rural outer suburb of Northern Sydney – postcode 2081 - NSWCentre: Goodstart BerowraEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time: 37.5 hours a week across 5 days – 7.5 hours each dayPay: $31.36 to $35.44 per hour Plus Super

Competitive pay – at least 5% above award Get 50% discount off your childcare gap feesAs 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 WillEnsure 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 DirectorMaintain 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, 8/8.30am to 2/2.30pmAbout Goodstart BerowraThis is a high achieving 37 place centre – Rated As Exceeding National Quality StandardsSupportive team and management – long standing staff

Located within walking distance to train stationWhat Goodstart Can Offer YouWe 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 LeaveRetail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral programYou’ll NeedCertificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting

Current NSW Working with Children CheckCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform How

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/wm50t5tmoZg #gscook