Company description
Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description
Role: Centre Cook
Location: 1 Batman Road, CANNING VALE, ****, WA
Centre: Goodstart Canning Vale Batman Road – Exceeding Service
Employment Type: Part Time/Permanent (27.5 hours, Mon-Fri)
Pay: Up to $***** p/h + super
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
Responsibilities
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 27.5 hours per week, 8am – 2pm.
About Goodstart Canning Vale Batman Road
85-place, Exceeding-rated centre known for consistent high standards.
Conveniently located opposite The Vale Shopping Centre and close to Livingston Marketplace, Nicholson Road and Ranford Road.
A welcoming and supportive environment where you'll have the resources, tools and guidance needed to succeed in your role.
A team-oriented team culture where everyone works together and supports one another.
A genuine commitment to meeting the individual dietary, cultural and allergy needs of every child,



with our Cook working closely alongside the Leadership Team to ensure the highest standards of care.
What Goodstart 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 WA 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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📌 Food Preparation & Cooking - Goodstart Early Learning (Western Australia)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Western Australia