Centre Cook in Bowen

Bowen Part-Time On-site

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At a Glance

Tasks: Create delicious, healthy meals for children and plan menus with creativity.
Company: Join Goodstart, a vibrant community-focused childcare provider.
Benefits: Earn competitive pay, enjoy discounts on childcare fees, and access wellness programs.
Other info: Be part of an inclusive team committed to safety and community connection.
Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through nutritious meals and fun cooking experiences.
Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or relevant childcare cooking experience required.

Pay: $31 - $35 per hr - Depending on Qualifications and Experience.

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.

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.
Work a part time roster of 25 hours per week, 8:30am - 1:30pm.

About Goodstart Bowen:

Support children to learn and grow with healthy and nutritious meals.
Join a vibrant and enthusiastic team where educators create a safe, nurturing environment built on encouragement, praise, achievement and genuine connections with children and families.
Make learning fun by incorporating cooking and nutrition into the learning programs.
Enjoy thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, including our community-funded playground, developed with input from children, families and the local community.

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.
Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

Supporting our people and protecting our children:

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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.