Centre Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Childcare discounts

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Flu shot

Extra leave

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Referral program

Parental leave

Job summary

Goodstart Portland in south-west Victoria is seeking a part-time cook to create delicious, healthy meals for preschool children. You’ll work 30 hours per week, with no nights or weekends, and contribute to our community by supporting nutrition and safety.

Responsibilities include planning menus with the Centre Director, ordering supplies, and ensuring food storage and preparation meet safety standards. Benefits include above-award pay, superannuation, and generous staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• 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 - no nights, no weekends and no split shifts!

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Working with Children Check

Job description

Location: Portland, south-west Victoria 3305, traditional territory of the Gunditjmara people

Centre: Goodstart Portland

Employment Type: Part Time - 30 hours per week

Pay: up to $35.44 per hour + 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 30 hours per week - no nights, no weekends and no split shifts!
  

WhatGoodstart 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
• 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 Working with Children Check

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [e-mail]

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.