Role: Centre Cook (Commencing December 2024)

Location: Kyneton (Taungurung Country)

Centre: Goodstart Kyneton

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (27.5 hours per week across 5 days, Monday to Friday)

• 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 a high standard of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling, and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic
• Work a part time roster of 27.5 hours per week spread across 5 weekdays

About Goodstart Kyneton 

• Located in a quiet residential area, close to schools and the town centre, and across from a beautiful park and oval
• 73-place centre
• Team of wonderful, dedicated Educators who are highly experienced and qualified who pride themselves on creating a warm and friendly atmosphere
• Healthy an nutritious food serviced on a 4-week rotating basis to offer variety for children 

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

📚 Paid professional development

💆🏽‍♀️ Two well-being days included in your personal leave

👩‍⚕️ Free annual flu shot (optional) 

✈️ Option to purchase extra leave for an even greater work-life balance

First 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 Victorian 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 our candidates must have or must have or must obtain a valid working with children check.

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

Posting Notes: KYNETON || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time