Food Preparation & Cooking - Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 43 000 - 49 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay above award

50% childcare gap fee discount

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Résumé du poste

Goodstart Berowra is hiring a Centre Cook on a permanent part‑time basis. You will prepare delicious, healthy meals for children, cater to special dietary needs, and maintain stringent food safety standards. The role is 37.5 hours across 5 days with a shift pattern from 8:00/8:30 am to 2:00/2:30 pm.

Rewards include hourly pay of $31.36–$35.44, plus super, and staff benefits such as discounts on childcare gap fees and wellbeing initiatives. Previous childcare cooking experience is valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director.
• Maintain high standards of food safety by storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks.
• Work a part-time roster of 30 hours per week, 8/8.30am to 2/2.30pm.

Connaissances

Experience in childcare cooking

Formation

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Description du poste

Company description

Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider and a not-for-profit social organisation.

Job description

Role: Centre Cook

Location

Berowra - semi rural outer suburb of Northern Sydney - postcode 2081 - NSW

Centre

Goodstart Berowra

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time: 37.5 hours a week across 5 days - 7.5 hours each day

Pay

$31.36 to $35.44 per hour Plus Super

• 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, 8/8.30am to 2/2.30pm

About Goodstart Berowra

• This is a high achieving 37 place centre - Rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards
• Supportive team and management - long standing staff
• Located within walking distance to train station

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 NSW Working with Children Check
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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

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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