Role: Centre Cook
Location: Tannum Sands, Gladstone Region QLD, home of the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Peoples
Centre: Goodstart Tannum Sands
Employment Type: Part Time - 25 hours per week (5 hours daily from Monday to Friday - job share considered)
Pay: up to $31.34 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits
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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 Work a part-time roster of 25 hours per week, no night shifts, no split shifts and no weekend work!
Job Share Considered (10 hour/2 day and 15 hour/3 day split for the right candidates) About Goodstart Tannum Sands:
You'll love being part of our small, 74 place, four-room boutique centre that features diverse, multi-age staff with a fantastic, supportive, and welcoming culture.
The centre takes pride in its excellent reputation within the local community.
Just minutes from the beach or river, all rooms open onto a central play space adorned with plenty of plants and artwork on the walls.
Most of our long-term, dedicated staff are Educators who have been with the centre for between 6 to 24 years.
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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question?
Contact your Talent Acquisition Partner, Kylie Pearson, on (07) 3918 2099 or via email l
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.
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Posting Notes: TANNUM SANDS || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
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