Role: Centre Cook  

Location: Secret Harbour

Centre: Goodstart Secret Harbour  

Employment Type:  Part time 30 hours per week - School hours

Pay: Up to $32.43

• 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  

• Part time school friendly hours Monday to Friday Between 8.30am-3.30pm (flex) 
   

About Goodstart Secret Harbour: 

•  🌟 Perfect Location to Balance Work & Lifestyle – Situated across from a beautiful park with a duck pond and shaded bench seats – perfect for a peaceful moment on your break! We’re just 1km from the local shopping hub with everything from McDonald's and Chicken Treat to cafés, a chemist, grocery stores and more. Plus, a larger shopping centre with Big W and loads of eateries is just 6.5km away!
• 🚍 Easy Transport Options – A bus stop right on Bluestone Parkway connects you easily to Warnbro and Lakelands train stations – public transport couldn’t be easier!
• ⌛ Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a steady weekday schedule with no late nights or weekend shifts!
• 🍏 Creative Menu Planning – Have the freedom to design and prepare delicious, nutritious meals that cater to children's dietary needs while keeping things fun and exciting!
• 💖 Passionate, Experienced Leadership – Our Centre Director brings 18 years of hands-on experience in early childhood education and care, having grown from an untrained educator to a seasoned leader. Her journey means she truly understands the challenges and triumphs of the role – and she’s here to uplift and guide every member of the team to thrive.

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 Western Australia 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 Chris from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email cadams7@goodstart.org.au