At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, healthy meals for kids and manage menu planning.
- Company: Goodstart Early Learning, a community-focused childcare centre.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 50% discount on childcare fees, and paid professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with great career growth and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's nutrition while enjoying school hours.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or relevant cooking experience.
The predicted salary is between 17.1 - 20.9 $ per hour.
Location: 157 Griffiths Dr, Seaford Rise SA 5169
Centre: Goodstart Early Learning Seaford Rise
Employment Type: PPT Monday - Friday | 30 Hours Per Week
Pay: $31.36 - $35.44 p/h | Depending on Qualifications and Experience
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 Seaford Rise:
- Our purpose-built centre features four bright, spacious age-based rooms and two large outdoor play areas that encourage creativity and discovery.
- Join a longstanding and experienced team – many with 10+ years at the centre.
- Seeking an experienced Cook - Sector experience in this role is highly regarded.
- Perfect PPT Role - School hours! No weekends or late nights!
- We pride ourselves on providing nutritious meals freshly prepared by our onsite chef, catering to all dietary needs.
- Just minutes from Seaford Shopping Centre and the railway interchange, we are easily accessible for local families.
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 SA Working with Children Check.
- Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.
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 Monica from our Talent Acquisition Team.
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
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.
School-Hours Centre Cook: Fresh, Healthy Kids’ Meals in Adelaide employer: Goodstart Early Learning
Goodstart Tannum Sands is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its educators in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships with families and fostering a love of learning in children, employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and a vibrant work culture that values creativity and innovation. Located in the beautiful Tannum Sands, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in early childhood education.
