Location:
7 Gladswood Drive, Highfields, ****, QLD
Centre:
Goodstart Highfields
Employment Type:
Permanent Part time, 27.5 hours per week
Pay Rate:
$***** - $***** (based on experience and qualification) + Superannuation + Advantages
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
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 5.5 hours per week, 8am - 1:30 pm
About Goodstart Highfields:
75-place centre
with a warm, country feel, away from the city hustle.
Five-room centre featuring three large playgrounds and regular bush kindy experiences.
On-site orchard where children and Educators can explore and collect fruit.
Supported by an
experienced
, long-standing
leadership team.
Relationship-focused culture that fosters a supportive and nurturing environment.
Led by a Centre Director with 27 years of childcare experience and a passion for mentoring teams.
Diverse and inclusive team
representing cultures from the Philippines, Vietnam, Australia, Indonesia, and India.
Committed to creating a sense of belonging, respect, and high-quality care and education.
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 QLD Working with Children Check
Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform
Supporting our people and protecting our children
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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