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Pay:
$***** – $***** per hour, based on qualification
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 34 hours per week
Join a passionate, highly skilled team at our 91 place Exceeding-rated centre
Located in the heart of Pakenham's community precinct, with easy access to shops, schools, health services, and natural spaces like the lake and local parks
We're proud of our long-standing partnership with the Bunurong Land Council, which helps shape our curriculum, embeds First Nations perspectives and guides our centre's RAP
Our longstanding team is committed to professional growth, flexible with shift times, and fair with responsibilities—we work hard, support each other, and celebrate together.
You'll be supported by a dedicated and team-oriented leadership team, our Centre Director has many years experience working at Goodstart.




WhatGoodstart 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
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 Vic Working with Children Check
Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform
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 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.
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📌 Centre Cook (Victoria)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Victoria