Centre Cook
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Job Summary
Role:Centre Cook
Location: 46 Macalister Street Mackay 4740 QLD
Centre: Goodstart Mackay - Macalister Street
Employment Type: Part time 25hours/week
Pay: Up to $33.83 Super 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 youll 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
About Goodstart Mackay - Macalister Street:
Inclusive Vision: Where Every Child Belongs a welcoming family-like environment for all.
Homely Setting: 75-place centre offering personalised care and learning.
Experienced Leadership: Centre Director with 16 years of childcare expertise.
Career Growth: Ongoing professional development and upskilling opportunities.
Work-Life Balance: Rotating schedules designed for harmony and sustainability.
WhatGoodstart 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
Youll need:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
Current QLD Working with Children Check
How to apply
Click Apply Now and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
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
Supporting our people and protecting our children
Were 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. Were 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.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
At Goodstart Early Learning, we're for children, not for profit. Now taking enrolments for Kindy, Pre-School and childcare. Book a Centre tour today!
