Role: Centre Cook 

Location: Aspley

Centre:  Goodstart Aspley

Employment Type:  Part-Time Monday to Friday 8.30am-12.30pm

Pay: $25-$28.50 p/hr depending on experience and qualifications

• 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 

 
Are you looking for a chance to bring your culinary skills to a place where you’ll make a real difference, and be valued for what you do every day?  

About the Centre Goodstart Aspley

• Rated exceeding National Quality Standard
• Centrally located and convinient for train station, bus stop and shopping centres
• Supportive team with great attitude

We asked our children: "What do you like about your Goodstart Aspley Centre?"

Siya 4yrs – “I like coming to kindergarten because I can paint and learn”

Chanel 4 yrs – “I like it because there is so much to do” 

Grace 4 yrs – ”We can play and have heaps of fun”

Seth 4yrs – “I like playing and making friends”

Michael 3 yrs – “Building sandcastles”

Jeremy 3 yrs – “Digging in the garden”

Madison 4yrs – “The playground is like a park”

In this role you will:

• Support the health and wellbeing of the children through planning, heating and preparing nutritious meals and snacks
• Prepare meals to meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements and allergies. Meals are provided by a national supplier and need to be heated and served
• Exceptional knowledge of safety and wellbeing
• Order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
• Ensure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks
• Willingness to learn and be a part of the team
• Strong communication skills, reliable and punctual

The Benefits:

• Work Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm
• Friendly and supportive team with large national head office support
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two annual well-being days as part or your personal leave. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Purchase up to 4 weeks additional annual leave
• Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees 
• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

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.

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