Role: Centre Cook 

Location: Kenmore - Kersley Road 

Centre: Goodstart Kenmore - Kersley Road 

Employment Type: Part Time - 25 hours per week

Pay: up to $32.43 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits 

• 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  

• Work a part time roster of 15 hours per week - no split shifts, no night shifts and no weekend work!
   

About Goodstart Kenmore Kearsley Road: 

 Join the Wonderful Team at Goodstart Kenmore – Kersley Road!
• 🚗 Free Onsite Parking – Start your day stress-free with convenient staff-only parking right at the centre—no morning parking battles here!
• 🚶‍♀️ Prime Location – Located at 45 Kersley Road, just off Moggill Road, our centre is easy to access via public transport, with a nearby bus stop on Marshall Lane. Plus, enjoy proximity to Kenmore Woolworths, schools, and charming local cafés and bakeries.
• 🏡 Our Centre – Our 75-place centre features four dynamic learning rooms and expansive, thoughtfully designed outdoor play spaces that spark exploration, creativity, and joy in every child’s day.
• 💖 Experienced & Supportive Leadership – Be mentored by a passionate Centre Director with over a decade of early childhood experience in both Australia and the UK. Our leadership is committed to professional development, reflective practice, and celebrating your unique strengths.
• 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Supportive & Fun Team Culture – Join a friendly, inclusive team made up of long-standing educators and new talent. We value connection and collaboration, with regular team lunches, community involvement, and flexible working arrangements—including scheduled programming time and support for part-time roles.
• 🌍 A Place of Belonging – Our team and families come from wonderfully diverse backgrounds. We proudly celebrate cultural events like NAIDOC Week, Diwali, Lunar New Year, and Harmony Day—creating a truly inclusive, respectful, and joyful community.
• 🧸 Our Vision – “To nurture curious minds and kind hearts by creating meaningful relationships, inspiring a love for learning, and honouring each child’s unique journey in a safe and inclusive environment.”

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 Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)  

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 Smitha Aiholli from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2181 or via email at saiholli@goodstart.org.au  

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  For further information and support email deadlycareers@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. 

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

Posting Notes: KENMORE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time