Centre Cook - Healthy Meals for Little Minds (Part-Time)

Goodstart; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages 5% above award

50% childcare gap fee discount

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Uniform allowance

Parental leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Goodstart Bentleigh East-McKinnon Road in Bentleigh East is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare healthy meals for children, plan menus, and manage food supplies. The role is permanent part-time (34 hours per week) with duties that ensure dietary needs and allergies are safely accommodated.

You will contribute to a loving, child‑centred environment with competitive pay and staff benefits as part of Goodstart's inclusive team. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of dietary requirements and allergy management.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation in a childcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals meeting dietary needs and allergies for children.
• Plan menus and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director.
• Maintain high standards of food safety in storage, handling and preparation.
• Work a part-time roster (34 hours per week).

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Goodstart Bentleigh East-McKinnon Road in Bentleigh East is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare healthy meals for children, plan menus, and manage food supplies. The role is permanent part-time (34 hours per week) with duties that ensure dietary needs and allergies are safely accommodated.

You will contribute to a loving, child‑centred environment with competitive pay and staff benefits as part of Goodstart's inclusive team. Training and development opportunities are provided.