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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   
Kwatye-arnerreFirst 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 <State> 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 <TAP Name> from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email <TAP 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. 

 

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/wm50t5tmoZg 

 

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


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