At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, healthy meals for children and manage kitchen operations.
- Company: Goodstart Traralgon Grey Street, a nurturing childcare centre.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 50% discount on childcare fees, and paid professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a well-established centre with great career growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's nutrition while enjoying a creative cooking role.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or relevant childcare cooking experience.
The predicted salary is between 35.44 - 35.44 $ per hour.
Centre: Goodstart Traralgon Grey Street
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (30 hours per week)
Pay: $31.36 – $35.44 per hour, based on qualifications
Paid professional development
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.
- Work a part time roster of 30 hours per week.
About Goodstart Traralgon Grey Street:
- 60 place centre located in a residential area close to schools and community conveniences.
- Spread across four rooms and two outside spaces catering to each age group.
- This centre cook is a standalone role where you have the flexibility to make the kitchen your own, working within a collaborative and friendly centre team.
- Well established centre, running since 2005!
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 Vic Working with Children Check.
- Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation and Advanced Training, completed via Geccko platform.
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 and Advanced Training, completed via Geccko platform.
Centre Cook in Traralgon 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.
