Centre Cook

Goodstart Early Learning


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Surry Hills, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
Role:  Centre Cook

Location: Darlinghurst

Centre: Goodstart East Sydney

Employment Type: Full time

  • 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
  • Full time 7am – 3pm or 8am - 4pm

About Goodstart East Sydney

  • Cooking for 60 children per day
  • Provide morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Located close to public transport
  • Can choose between 2 shifts 7am - 3pm or 8am - 4pm
  • Centre is rated EXCEEDING NQS.
  • Architecturally designed centre

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 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 and childcare 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 Working 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 from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email

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.

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Posting Notes: DARLINGHURST, SYDNEY || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time
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