Centre Cook

Goodstart Early Learning; Seymour; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discount on childcare gap fees

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Cook to create delicious, healthy meals that support young minds and bodies within our childcare centres.

You will tailor menus to dietary needs, order supplies in consultation with the Centre Director and uphold strict food safety standards to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

We offer competitive pay above the national award, parental leave and various staff benefits as part of a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or childcare cooking experience.
• Current Victoria Working with Children Check.
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals considering dietary requirements and allergies for children.
• Plan menus and order supplies in consultation with the Centre Director.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygienic handling.

Skills

Creativity

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate of Completion for National Child Safety Foundation Training

Tools

Geccko platform

Job description

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• Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
• Competitive pay– at least 5% above award
• Get50% discount off your childcare gap fees

As a Cook at Goodstart,you'llcreate 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
• Maintainhigh standardsof food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• We pay highly competitivewages,atleast5%above the national award rates
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks 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)
• Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance
• First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave
• Retail discounts on insurance,traveland technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’llneed:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
• CurrentVictoriaWorking with Children Check
• Certificateof Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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]

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’rean 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’realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People fela strong senseof 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,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,allofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.