Role: Centre Cook

Location: 1 Allington Avenue, BALLAJURA, 6066, WA

Centre: Goodstart Ballajura

Employment Type: Permanent/Part Time – 25 hours Monday to Friday

Pay: Up to $35.44 p/h + super

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, 8am – 1pm

About Goodstart Ballajura:
Join a warm, welcoming 55-place centre where you'll get to know every child, family and educator, making your role a valued part of our close-knit community.
Conveniently located in the heart of Ballajura, our centre is close to Ballajura Central, local schools and the all-abilities intergenerational play space.
Enjoy the opportunity to create fresh, nutritious and tasty meals that fuel children's learning, play and development while introducing them to a variety of healthy foods and flavours.
Work alongside a long standing team and supportive manager.

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
T wo 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 WA Working with Children Check
Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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.

Have a question? Contact Melanie Symonds from our Talent Acquisition Team on 08 8214 8421 or via email [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 robust 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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

Posting Notes: BALLAJURA, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time

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