Centre Cook

Role:Centre Cook

Location: Brighton VIC 3186

Centre: Goodstart Brighton - Cochrane Street

Employment Type: Part-time (25 hours 5 days a week)

Pay: $29.94 - $33.83 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) 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 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 Brighton - Cochrane Street

Goodstart Brighton Cochrane Street is a welcoming 60place centre with a strong sense of community a supportive team and a genuine commitment to giving children the best possible start in life. Our families and educators value nutritious food warm relationships and a positive cheerful kitchen environment.

• Part time 25 hours per week
• Friendly supportive team environment
• A chance to make a meaningful difference through nourishing meals

At Goodstart Brighton Cochrane Street youll be welcomed by a team that feels like family. We value creativity wellbeing and the important role food plays in a childs day.

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 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 and childcare 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 VIC 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.

Have a question Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team onor via email

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.

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