Employment Type: Fixed term (6 months), Part time,17.5hours/week
Pay: $31.36 - $35.44 (based on experience and qualification) + Superannuation
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
Work a part time roster of 17.5 hours per week
About Goodstart Mackay Shakespeare Street:
- Located close to town and local schools and shops, the centre is also conveniently located a short drive from the airport and residential estates.
- 74 place centre which presents us with the unique opportunity to provide a home like environment for our staff, children and families.
- Our Lovely Centre Director has been working in Childcare since 2004.
- We value family input and work closely with parents to support each child's growth.
- We are a welcoming,
calm, and supportive workplace
- Work-life harmony with rotating schedules!
WhatGoodstart can offer you:
We pay highly competitivewages,at least5%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’llneed:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
CurrentQLDWorking with Children Check
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support
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 Islander People fela strong senseof belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel secure and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,allofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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📌 Centre Cook (Mackay Regional)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Mackay Regional
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