Role: Centre Cook 

Location: Goodstart Orange, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Orange - Kite Street

Employment Type: Permanent Part-time - 25 hours per week

Pay: $25.20 -$28.62 per hour

• 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 Orange - Kite street 

• Lead by an inspiring Director Krissie who has been with Goodstart for over 5years

• Key Educator Approach

• Community Engagements

• Friendly long standing team of educators

• High Occupancy Centre with a Diverse Team

• 70 place centre, from Nursery to Preschool

• All of our rooms are set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities.

• Beautiful outdoor play area with a balance of natural and manmade elements

• The team is experienced and long standing (many 5 years plus!) 

• They have built fantastic relationships with the children and families to create a homely feel    

• Children are the centre of every decision they make, every day. 

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 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 NSW 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 – for further information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au 

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. 

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

Posting Notes: ORANGE || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time