Educator/Cook

Goodstart Burpengary Rowley Road

Part-Time 15 hours per week Thursday and Friday 6am-2.30pm

• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career 
• Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children 
• Be paid at least 5% above award,  
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave 

We are seeking an Educator and Cook to compliment our Burpengary team. This is a part-time role on a Thursday and Friday, being our centre cook from 6am until 11.30am and then our lunch cover educator from 12.30pm until 2.30pm

There is also the option to work additional hours as a float Educator on other days.

In the Educator Role (2 hours per day) you will:

• Actively contribute to the education program in the room and the centre team as a lunch-cover float Educator
• Engage and supervise the children at all times
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families
• Comply with National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures
• Support a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement

In the Cook role (5.5 hours per day) 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  

What Goodstart can offer you: 

• Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate 
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave 
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career  
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year  
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance   
• Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology 
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program 
• 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 

You’ll need: 

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) 
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards 
• Current QLD 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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@goodstart.org.au  

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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