? Cook & Trainee Educator Opportunities – Gowrie Karawara and Kewdale

Do you love creating great food, working with children, or simply want to be part of a team where every day makes a difference? We’re looking for a creative cook to join our wonderful team at Gowrie Karawara and trainee educators to join our team at Gowrie Karawara and Kewdale!

Whether you’re an experienced cook who loves preparing healthy, homely meals, or you’re looking to start your career in early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for people who bring positive energy, a willingness to learn and a genuine care for children and their community.

? Cooks - Bring your love of food to life!

We are seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, healthy and delicious meals and snacks for the children at our early childhood education and care centre. If you love cooking for your family and friends, enjoy creating delicious meals and take pride in a clean and organised kitchen, this could be the perfect role for you.

Your responsibilities will include

- Planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children
- Catering for allergies, dietary requirements and cultural preferences
- Ordering groceries and managing kitchen supplies
- Contributing to menu planning in consultation with the team
- Maintaining food safety practices and records
- Keeping the kitchen clean, safe and hygienic
- Creating meals that children enjoy!

Don't have experience with early childhood food safety requirements? That's okay! We can support you to learn our processes and requirements. We’re particularly interested in people who have experience in a home or commercial kitchen, but we’re also happy to hear from enthusiastic cooks who are ready to learn.

? Trainee Educators – Start your career with Gowrie!

Are you considering a career in early childhood education? Perhaps you love working with children, are looking for a career change, or simply want to turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career.

Our Trainee Educator opportunities could be the perfect place to start.

As a trainee, you’ll learn alongside experienced educators while gaining practical experience working with children and completing your early childhood qualification.

You’ll be supported to develop your skills in:

- Building positive relationships with children




- Supporting children's learning through play
- Creating engaging and inclusive environments
- Working alongside experienced educators
- Supporting children's wellbeing, safety and development
- Understanding the Early Years Learning Framework
- Developing your confidence as an early childhood professional

No previous early childhood experience? No problem! We’re looking for people with the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

? Who are we looking for?

Whether you’re applying as a Cook or Trainee Educator, there are some things we value above all else. We’re looking for people who:
- Are punctual and reliable
- Bring a positive, can-do attitude
- Are passionate and committed
- Have a strong work ethic
- Are willing to learn and grow
- Take initiative and aren't afraid to have a go
- Work well as part of a team
- Bring positive energy to the workplace
- Treat children, families and colleagues with respect
- Want to make a genuine difference

You don’t need to have all the answers. We can teach skills, but we’re looking for people who bring the right attitude, heart and enthusiasm.

? Why Gowrie?

Gowrie is one of Western Australia's longest-established providers of early childhood education and care. Since 1940, we have been supporting children, families and communities through quality, community-based early education and care. At Gowrie, our purpose is to build thriving, inclusive communities where children, families, and our team are valued, heard, and empowered to contribute.

We value respect, connection, learning, considered growth, responsibility and integrity of purpose. We strive to provide children with the space to play, explore, learn, develop and build healthy relationships.

When you join Gowrie, you become part of a team that genuinely cares about children, families and each other.

✨ What we can offer you:

- A unique and meaningful environment where you can make a difference
- A supportive and welcoming team




- Great working conditions and competitive pay
- Opportunities to learn, develop and grow
- Career pathways within early childhood education
- A strong focus on positive workplace culture
- Great work/life balance
- A dedicated Christmas/New Year closure so you can spend time with family and friends
- Comfortable uniforms
- The opportunity to be part of an organisation with a long history of supporting children and communities

? Ready to join us?

To find out more about Gowrie WA, please head to our website www.gowrie-wa.com.au. You can also email us at [email protected] with questions or requests for more information. If you’re an experienced Cook, an enthusiastic home cook, or someone who wants to start their early childhood career, we’d love to hear from you.

You don't have to be an early childhood expert. You just need to bring your enthusiasm, commitment and willingness to learn.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Click apply now or email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Gowrie is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. The appointment of all successful applicants will be conditional upon a satisfactory Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance.

Gowrie Western Australia has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse. Our organisation is committed to ensuring all children feel valued and safe. We implement and advocate for child secure environments.

Robust and transparent vetting and human resource practices are strictly adhered to during the recruitment process inclusive of application, interview and reference checking. Those who apply for a role at Gowrie Western Australia should be conscious that our organisation will carry out thorough checks through references and employment history based on organisational requirements. This helps to ensure we are recruiting the right people for our organisation, and for the safe guarding of children.

All members of the Gowrie Western Australia team are aware of child safe practices and must alert leaders if they have any concerns.

We very much look forward to hearing from you, and for you joining our team!

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