At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, healthy meals for children and manage menu planning.
- Company: Goodstart Andergrove, a nurturing childcare centre in a family-friendly community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 50% discount on childcare fees, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to safety and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's nutrition while enjoying a supportive team culture.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or relevant cooking experience.
The predicted salary is between 35.44 - 35.44 $ per hour.
Location: 2-10 Emperor Drive, Andergrove, 4740, QLD
Centre: Goodstart Andergrove
Employment Type: Part-Time 12.5 hours
Pay: $31.39 - $35.44 per hour + Benefits + Super
Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children.
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.
About Goodstart Andergrove:
- Located in a quiet, family-oriented community north of Mackay, offering a welcoming and calm environment.
- Conveniently accessible - close to public/private schools and frequent public transport.
- 75-place centre with a home-like environment for children, families, and staff.
- Vision built on safety, inclusion, and respect.
- Strong communication and collaboration between families, children, and educators.
- Supportive team culture with a warm, nurturing approach to early learning.
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.
- 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.
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.
Centre Cook in Mackay employer: Goodstart Early Learning Ltd
Goodstart Early Learning Ltd offers a nurturing work environment with a strong focus on professional growth and development. Employees benefit from competitive pay rates, including at least 5% above the award, and enjoy perks such as a 50% discount on childcare fees and paid parental leave. The company is dedicated to creating exceptional learning programs and values inclusivity and safety for all children.
Contact Details:
Goodstart Early Learning Ltd Recruitment Team
