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:
1. Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies.
2. Use your creativity and organisational skills to plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director.
3. Maintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic.
4. Work a part time roster of 25 hours per week, 8am - 1pm.
About Goodstart Keilor Village:
Be part of a centre that promotes sustainability through our beautiful community garden, where families can participate and contribute to eco-friendly initiatives. Work in a nature-inspired, home-like setting that includes cooking classes in the curriculum, perfect for those with a passion for culinary creativity. Benefit from our prime location near local shops, the footy grounds, library, and Keilor Primary School. Join a close-knit, supportive team in a centre that offers high-quality early learning programs.
What Goodstart can offer you:
1. We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates.
2. 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
3. Paid professional development.
4. Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year.
5. Free annual flu shot (optional).
6. Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance.
7. First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
8. Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
9. Uniform allowance and employee referral program.
You’ll need:
1. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting.
2. Current VIC 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email sbridgeman@goodstart.org.au.
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.
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