Centre Cook

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Centre Cook at Goodstart Early Learning in Canberra offers a full time onsite role where you’ll craft delicious, healthy meals that meet dietary requirements, plan menus with the Centre Director and maintain high food safety standards to support children’s growth. The package is generous with wages at least 5% above the award, a 50% childcare gap fee discount, six weeks paid parental leave, Fitness Passport access, paid professional development and more. You’ll need a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or relevant childcare cooking experience and a current ACT Working with Children Check. To apply, click Apply Now and tailor your resume to show menu planning, allergy aware cooking, and hygienic practices; applications are reviewed as they’re received so apply early, and if you have questions contact Nathaniel Boyle at 1800 222 543 or [email protected].

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  
   

About Goodstart Barton:

• We have German, Bengali, Dzongkha (Bhutanese), Cantonese, Mandarin, Nepali, Portuguese, Filipino (Tagalog), Urdu (Pakistani), Korean, and Hindi speakers among our staff, who provide language support to our families.
• Community is at the heart of what we do. Through local visits, cultural events and shared celebrations, we enrich learning experiences and foster strong connections for children and families alike
• At our Exceeding centre, children are supported by passionate educators in a nurturing environment where play, curiosity and diversity come together to provide the very best start in life

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 ACT Working with Children Check  

How to apply 

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. 

 
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.  

Have a question? Contact Nathaniel Boyle from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]

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 [email protected]  

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. 

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