Centre Cook – Part-Time, Healthy Kids Meals & Perks

Goodstart Early Learning; Westbrook; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Childcare fee discount

Fitness program access

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Job summary

Goodstart Toowoomba - Spring Street is hiring a Centre Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children, accommodating dietary needs while maintaining safety and quality. The role involves menu planning, stock ordering, and collaboration with the Centre Director in a child-focused environment.

The position is permanent part-time (25 hours/week) with above-award pay, staff benefits, and flexible shifts. Relevant cookery qualification and a Working with Children Check are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that meet dietary requirements and allergies; ensure safety.
• Plan menus and order food supplies with Centre Director.
• Maintain high standards of food safety in storage, handling and prep.
• Work a part-time roster of 5 hours per day.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Allergen awareness

Stock management

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Working with Children Check (QLD)

National Child Safety Foundation Training (Geccko)

Job description

Goodstart Toowoomba - Spring Street is hiring a Centre Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children, accommodating dietary needs while maintaining safety and quality. The role involves menu planning, stock ordering, and collaboration with the Centre Director in a child-focused environment.

The position is permanent part-time (25 hours/week) with above-award pay, staff benefits, and flexible shifts. Relevant cookery qualification and a Working with Children Check are required.