Role: Centre Cook 

Location: 2 Roopena St, Ingle Farm SA 5098 

Centre:  Goodstart Early Learning Ingle Farm - Roopena Street 

Employment Type:  PPT | 30 Hours Per Week 

Pay: $29.94 - $33.83 p/h | Depending on 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 

 
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   

About Goodstart Ingle Farm: 

• Our purpose-built early learning centre caters for up to 75 children per day across four rooms 

• Perfect PPT role for an experienced Cook that is looking for more work/life balance!

• We are seeking a passionate Centre Cook who is experienced in creating fresh and nutritious meals daily and the stong ability to cater for all dietary requirements 

• At Goodstart Ingle Farm, you will be welcomed by our friendly, long standing staff team!

• We are situated in a prime location within our community close to local shops, schools, the United Community church and walking distance to the local library and Ingle Farm Recreation 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 up to 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 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 SA 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.  

Have a question? Contact Jessica from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email jscanlon@goodstart.org.au