Role: Centre Cook

Location: Pialba, Hervey Bay Region QLD 4655, Butchulla Land

Centre: Goodstart Pialba

Employment Type: Part Time - 27.5 hours per week (8:00am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday)

Pay: up to $28.62 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:

• Support the health and wellbeing of children through planning and preparing nutritious food
• 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 27.5 hours per week, no night shifts, no split shifts and no weekend work!
   

About Goodstart Pialba:

We are a small, 74-place centre with long-term staff, most of whom have been with us for 5 to 15 years.  We are proud to say that our staff speak a variety of languages, including Māori and Italian, which is included into our diverse programming for the children in our care.  We also enjoy incorporating our families’ cultures into the curriculum, helping to strengthen the connection between home and the centre.  Conveniently located on the main street in Hervey, we have a wonderful bush tucker garden that children and families enjoy tending to regularly.   

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 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. 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. 

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Posting Notes: PIALBA, HERVEY BAY || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time