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Centre:Goodstart Early Learning Melrose Park
Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
Competitive pay– at least 5% above award
Get50% discount off your childcare gap fees
As a Cook at Goodstart,you'llcreate 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
Maintainhigh standardsof food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic
About Goodstart Melrose Park:
Seeking an experienced Cook/Chef to create wholesome, delicious meals that support every child's health and development.
PERFECT PPT ROLE!
Monday - Friday - NO weekends or late nights!
Soak up the work/life balance and family time!
You'll find us off South Road, next to Edwardstown Primary School, close to Castle Plaza, Woodlands Park Train Station, and Ashford Hospital.
We are proud of our l ongstanding multicultural team who speak many languages (including three educators who have been with us for over 10 years and five others for over five years!!)
Goodstart Melrose Park is a well-established centre with a homely feeling
WhatGoodstart can offer you:
We pay highly competitivewages,atleast5%above the national award rates




50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks paid parental leave
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance
First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave
Retail discounts on insurance,traveland technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You'll need:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
Current SA Working with Children Check
Certificateof Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform
Have a question?
Contact Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
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
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We'rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.We'realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island People feela 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 protected, and are safeguarded from abuse,neglectand harm.
As a Child Safe Organisation, all ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Gecckoplatform.
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📌 Centre Cook (South Australia)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 South Australia