Role: Centre Cook Location: Horsham Centre: Goodstart Horsham Employment Type: Fixed Term Part time Pay: $25 - $27 per hour, based on experience Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life Competitive pay + 50% discount on your childcare gap fees Are you looking for a chance to bring your culinary skills to a place where you'll make a real difference, and be valued for what you do every day? As a Centre Cook, you'll plan nutritious meals and snacks to meet the dietary needs of every child in your centre. Your little customers will greet you with enthusiasm each day and will truly appreciate your work. 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 About Goodstart Horsham: Intimate 70 place centre – opening hours 6.30am – 6.30pm Long standing Centre Director who is committed to the growth and development of her team Strong engagement with the community via excursions and participation in community events 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 Professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career Wellbeing focus - our wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balance Retail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology Uniform allowance and employee referral program Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families You'll need: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting Current Victorian 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. Have a question? Contact Ange Cummings in our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9648 9813 or via email ****** 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. Posting Notes: HORSHAM || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
