Centre Cook

Role: Centre Cook

Location: Carrum Downs

Centre: Goodstart Carrum Downs – Arcadia Street

Employment Type: Permanent Part time (20 hours per week)

Pay: $28.68 -$32.43 per hour

• 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, 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 Carrum Downs – Arcadia Street

• Centre rated exceeding by ACECQA twice in a row
• 56 place centre, where you’ll feel part of the family
• Multicultural team who pride themselves on their inclusive culture at the centre
• Quiet residential areas, close to public transport links and some parking available
• Join a collaborative team that values professional growth and teamwork in a welcoming environment
  
  

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 VicWorking 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.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Ange Cummings from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]

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.

Posting Notes: CARRUM DOWNS, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time