Role: Centre Cook

Location: Port Macquarie, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Port Macquarie

Employment Type: Part Time (27.50 hours) / Permanent

Pay: $29.94 - $33.83 per hour based on experience

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 27.50 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 2.30pm.

About Goodstart Port Macquarie:
Work in our 76-place, exceeding NQS service, located in the beautiful Lighthouse Beach area of Port Macquarie, close to nature and the coast.

Join a warm, supportive team led by Centre Director Chloe, who brings over 17 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.

Enjoy purpose-built classrooms and large outdoor play spaces, including creek beds and veggie gardens. Bring your passion for outdoor learning to life!

Our service has a robust connection with the local community, and a focus on Reconciliation with First Nation peoples, ensuring this is weaved into our culture and purpose.

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

You’ll need:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting

Current NSW Working with Children Check

Food Safety Supervisor certificate is ideal

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 James Brendel from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 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 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: PORT MACQUARIE || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part time

📌 Centre Cook (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Port Macquarie