Cook - Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

50% discount childcare gap fees

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

First Nations Support

Retail discounts

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning Seaford Rise is hiring a Centre Cook to prepare meals for children, with a focus on nutrition, safety and dietary needs. This position fits school hours, with weekdays only and no weekends.

You'll plan menus with the Centre Director, order supplies, maintain hygienic food handling and storage, and contribute to a positive learning environment through healthy meals across 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Stock management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Company description:

Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Job description: Role: Centre Cook

Location:

157 Griffiths Dr, Seaford Rise SA 5169

Centre:

Goodstart Early Learning Seaford Rise

Employment Type:

PPT Monday - Friday | 30 Hours Per Week

Pay:

$31.36 - $35.44 p/h | Depending on Qualifications and Experience

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

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

About Goodstart Seaford Rise:

Our purpose-built centre features four bright, spacious age-based rooms and two large outdoor play areas that encourage creativity and discovery

Join a longstanding and experienced team – many with 10+ years at the centre

Seeking an experienced Cook - Sector experience in this role is highly regarded

Perfect PPT Role - School hours! No weekends or late nights!
* We pride ourselves on providing nutritious meals freshly prepared by our onsite chef, catering to all dietary needs

Just minutes from Seaford Shopping Centre and the railway interchange, we are easily accessible for local families

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
• Two 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 SA 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.

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Have a question? Contact Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [e-mail]

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]