Role: Centre Cook

Location: 9 Everleigh Rd, Elizabeth Vale SA 5112

Centre: Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale

Employment Type: PPT | 34 Hours Per Week | Mon - Fri

Pay: $31.36 - $35.44 p/h | Depending on Qualifications

- 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

More Than Just a Cook!

Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale, South Australia's First Goodstart Integrated Hub

Are you passionate about food, nutrition, and making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families? This is more than a traditional Long Day Care Cook position—it's an opportunity to be part of something truly special.

Goodstart Elizabeth Vale is proud to be the first Goodstart service in South Australia to become an Integrated Hub, bringing together education, health,



wellbeing and community partnerships to provide wraparound support for children and families. As our Centre Cook, you'll play an essential role in creating healthy foundations for children while being an active member of our collaborative team.

What makes this role different?

- 34 hour contract – enjoy the security of consistent hours and become a valued member of a supportive, team-oriented team.
- Nutrition supported by experts – our seasonal menus are developed in collaboration with a qualified nutritionist, ensuring every meal contributes towards meeting up to 75% of each child's daily nutritional requirements.
- A generous food budget – we believe nutritious food starts with quality ingredients. Our enhanced food budget allows you to create fresh, wholesome meals without constantly compromising on cost.

Opportunities to inspire through food

- Facilitate hands‑on cooking experiences with children.
- Support family cooking workshops and healthy eating initiatives.
- Celebrate diverse cultures through food.
- Encourage positive lifelong relationships with healthy eating.

Be part of something bigger

As a member of South Australia's first Goodstart Integrated Hub, you'll work alongside educators,



allied health professionals and family support services who are all committed to improving outcomes for children and families. Every meal you prepare contributes to children's wellbeing, learning and development.

We're Looking For Someone Who

- Has a passion for preparing fresh, nutritious meals.
- Enjoys building meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Is creative, organised and takes pride in their work.
- Wants to be part of an innovative service making a genuine impact within the community.

This isn't simply a cooking position, it's an opportunity to be part of a service that is transforming the way early childhood education supports children and families. If you want a role where your passion for food can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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
- 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 SA Working with Children Check

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