Job Description
Role: Centre Cook
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Location: Oakhurst, NSW
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Centre: Goodstart Oakhurst
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Employment Type: Part Time (25 hours) / Permanent
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Pay: $***** - $***** per hour + super
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Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
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Competitive pay – at least 5% above award
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Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
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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.
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In This Role, You Will
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Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies
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Use your creativity and organisational skills to plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
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Maintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic
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Work a part time roster of 25 hours per week, 8.30am – 1.30pm (Mon-Fri)
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About Goodstart Oakhurst
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We are a welcoming, community-focused centre who has been rated as Exceeding in the National Quality standards. Here you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to giving children the best start in life.
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Conveniently located close to schools, shops and main roads, our centre features beautiful natural outdoor spaces, including a vegetable garden and chickens, that inspire healthy eating and sustainability.
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With strong family partnerships, meaningful community connections and a warm, inclusive culture, you'll enjoy preparing nutritious meals that make a real difference in children's daily lives while being valued as an important member of the team.
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What Goodstart Can Offer You
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We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates
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50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
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Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
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Paid professional development
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Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
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Free annual flu shot (optional)
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Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
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First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
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Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
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Uniform allowance and employee referral program
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You'll Need
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
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Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and Secure Food Handling Certificate
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Current NSW Working with Children Check
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Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform




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How To Apply
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Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.
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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.
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Have a question? Contact James Brendel from our Talent Acquisition Team on ************ or via email
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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
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Supporting our people and protecting our children
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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.
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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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Posting Notes: OAKHURST, SYDNEY || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time

📌 Centre Cook - Part-Time, Healthy Kids Meals & Perks (New South Wales)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 New South Wales