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Centre Cook

📍 Goodstart Sinnamon Park, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Jagera & Turrbal Peoples)

🕒 Permanent Part-Time | 25 Hours Per Week

💰 Up to $35.44 per hour + Super + Benefits

 

 

Delight little customers with big appetites. Make a difference every day.

At Goodstart, we know healthy meals play an important role in helping children learn, grow, and thrive. As our Centre Cook, you'll be more than just a cook. You'll become a valued part of our centre community, providing nutritious, delicious meals that help give children the very best start in life.

With pay rates of up to $35.44 per hour plus Super, above-award wages, childcare discounts, and a supportive team environment, this part-time opportunity (25 hours per week) offers the perfect balance of meaningful work and work-life flexibility.

👶 Get 50% off your childcare gap fees plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.

🌟 Receive at least 5% above the award rate.

 

 

About the role

As the Centre Cook at Goodstart Sinnamon Park, you'll be responsible for preparing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks that support children's wellbeing and development.

Working closely with the Centre Director and Educators, you'll help create positive mealtime experiences while ensuring all food is prepared safely and in accordance with dietary requirements and food safety guidelines.

In this role, you'll:

✨ Prepare healthy and nutritious meals for children each day

✨ Cater for allergies, cultural needs, and special dietary requirements

✨ Plan menus and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director

✨ Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness

✨ Create positive mealtime experiences that encourage healthy eating habits

✨ Work a consistent part-time roster of 25 hours per week

✨ Contribute to a welcoming and supportive centre community

 

 

About Goodstart Sinnamon Park

🏡 Welcoming and community-focused early learning centre

🌳 Outdoor learning environments designed to inspire exploration and play

👶 Caring for children through all stages of their early learning journey

🤝 Supportive and collaborative team culture

📚 Strong commitment to quality education, care, and wellbeing

🚗 Conveniently located within the Sinnamon Park community with access to local amenities

🌏 Inclusive environment where children, families, and educators feel valued and connected

At Goodstart Sinnamon Park, you'll be part of a dedicated team focused on creating positive experiences for children and families every day.

 

 

Why you'll love working with Goodstart

💰 Earn up to $35.44 per hour + Super

🌟 Receive at least 5% above the award rate

👶 50% childcare discount plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

💪 Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family

📚 Paid professional development opportunities

🌿 Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave each year

💉 Free annual flu shot (optional)

🏖️ Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance

🌏 First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

🎁 Discounts on travel, technology and insurance

👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program

 

 

What you'll bring

✔ Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within an early childhood education and care setting

✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check

✔ Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via the Geccko platform

✔ Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements

✔ Passion for creating nutritious meals and positive experiences for children

 

 

Ready to join our team?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and take the next step in your career.

We're reviewing applications as they are received, so don't wait. Apply today for the best opportunity to progress through our recruitment process.

 

Want to know more?

I'd love to chat about the role and what makes Goodstart such a rewarding place to work.

📞 Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
📱 07 3918 2019
📧 jambury@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform. 

 

🎥 See what it's like to work at Goodstart:
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