Food Preparation & Cooking - Goodstart Early Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Discount childcare

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Flu shot

Extra leave

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning Toowoomba - Glenvale Road is hiring a Centre Cook to prepare delicious, healthy meals for children from six weeks to six years at 35 Glenvale Road, Toowoomba. This permanent part-time role is 27.5 hours per week with pay of $31.36–$35.44 per hour, plus superannuation and benefits.

You will plan menus, order supplies in consultation with the Centre Director, and ensure food safety, dietary requirements and allergies are met.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for children with allergy and dietary requirements.
• Plan menu 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 of 5.5 hours per week.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Dietary accommodation

Time 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: 35 Glenvale Road, Toowoomba, 4350, QLD

Centre: Goodstart Toowoomba - Glenvale Road

Employment Type: Permanent Part time, 27.5 hours per week

Pay Rate: $31.36 - $35.44 (based on experience and qualification) + Superannuation + Benefits

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 5.5 hours per week

About Goodstart Toowoomba - Glenvale Road

• 74-place centre catering for children from six weeks to six years, from Nursery to Kindergarten.
• Convenient Glenvale location close to schools, shops and public transport.
• Innovative indoor and outdoor learning environments, including natural play spaces.
• Strong family partnerships and a collaborative team culture.
• Connected to the local community through events, excursions and local partnerships.

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 QLD 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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