Role:Centre Cook
Location:9 Everleigh Rd, Elizabeth Vale SA ****
Centre:Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale
Employment Type:PPT | 34 Hours Per Week | Mon - Fri
Pay:$***** - $***** 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, cooperative 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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📌 Centre Cook (South Australia)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 South Australia