Company description: Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider.
As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families.
Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description: Role: Centre Cook Location: Logan Village QLD 4207, Yugambeh Language Region and home of the Mununjali People Centre: Goodstart Logan Village Employment Type: Part Time - 25 hours per week - 5 hours daily Monday to Friday (increasing in 2025) 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 25 hours per week in 2024 - increasing in 2025.
No night shifts, no split shifts and no weekend work!
About Goodstart Logan Village: Goodstart Logan Village is a fast-growing community and we are looking for Educators to meet our growing occupancy for 2024.
You will enjoy working in a safe, respectful and rewarding environment with long term Educators and low staff turnover.
Our supportive environment builds Educators knowledge and skills with paid training sessions and a nurturing, mentoring approach.
We are looking for Educators to join our team that are caring, understanding and passionate and who love to work using Key Educator Relationships.
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 ****** Have a question?
Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 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.
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/wm50t5tmoZg To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/42936470