Centre Cook

GoodstartBallajura, WA
Onsite

About The Position

Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children. 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. Enjoy the opportunity to create fresh, nutritious and tasty meals that fuel children's learning, play and development while introducing them to a variety of healthy foods and flavours. Work alongside a long standing team and supportive manager.

Requirements

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
  • Current WA Working with Children Check
  • Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

Responsibilities

  • 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 25 hours per week, 8am – 1pm

Benefits

  • 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
  • At least 5% above award pay
  • 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
  • Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
  • Uniform allowance
  • Employee referral program
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