Part-Time Centre Cook — Healthy Kids Meals

Goodstart Early Learning; Darwin; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive wages (5% above-aw)

50% childcare gap-fee discount

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Free flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations Support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking a Centre Cook for the GS Berrimah site in Berrimah, NT. This part-time role (25 hours weekly) focuses on preparing nutritious meals that support healthy growth for children.

You’ll plan menus with the Centre Director, ensure food safety, and accommodate dietary needs while enjoying competitive wages and staff benefits. Applicants must have a Food Safety certificate and a NT Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or childcare cooking experience.
• Essential: Food safety handling certificate
• Current NT Working with Children Check
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals meeting dietary requirements and allergies.
• Plan menus and order food supplies with Centre Director.
• Maintain high food safety standards in storage, handling and prep.
• Cook on a part-time roster, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30–2:00.

Skills

Food prep

Menu planning

Safety hygiene

Allergen awareness

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

NT Working with Children Check

Job description

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking a Centre Cook for the GS Berrimah site in Berrimah, NT. This part-time role (25 hours weekly) focuses on preparing nutritious meals that support healthy growth for children.

You’ll plan menus with the Centre Director, ensure food safety, and accommodate dietary needs while enjoying competitive wages and staff benefits. Applicants must have a Food Safety certificate and a NT Working with Children Check.