Centre Cook

Goodstart Early Learning; Canning; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Childcare fee discount

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Flu shot

Job summary

Goodstart Canning Vale Batman Road is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare delicious, nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary needs and allergies are managed, and collaborating with the Centre Director on menus.

You will uphold food safety standards, manage storage and handling, and work a part-time roster of 27.5 hours per week, 8am–2pm, Mon–Fri. This role offers above-award pay and a range of employee benefits as part of the Goodstart team.

Qualifications

• 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

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 through proper storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks
• Work a part-time roster of 27.5 hours per week, 8am–2pm

Job description

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

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

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 – 2pm.

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

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 – 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
• T wo 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.