07 Dec
Goodstart Early Learning
Tannum Sands
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 - 12 hours per week (6 hours daily Thursday and Friday)
Pay
up to $32.43 per hour + Superannuation + Perks
Key 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.
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 12hours per week (6 hours daily Thursday and Friday only), no night shifts, no split shifts and no weekend work!
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
- 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
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Qualifications
- 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.
Contact
Have a question? Contact Fiona McMillan from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
EEO and Reconciliation
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
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
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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