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$67,660 AUD yearly

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Centre Cook at Goodstart Marrickville is a permanent, full‑time on site role in Marrickville, NSW, paying up to $33.83 per hour plus super. You’ll prepare delicious, healthy meals for children, plan menus with the Centre Director, manage food orders and uphold strict food safety and allergy protocols. The position offers at least 5% above award wages, a 50% childcare gap fee discount, up to six weeks paid parental leave, professional development, wellbeing days, and more. Requirements include a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or childcare kitchen experience and a current NSW Working with Children Check. Apply now, tailoring your resume to show menu planning, safety and teamwork; questions to Katya on 1800 222 543 or [email protected].

Role: Centre Cook 

Location:  Marrickville, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Marrickville

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Pay: up to $33.83 per hour plus 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 

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 Marrickville: 
    • 87 Place single-level early learning centre 
    • We take pride in offering nutritious, delicious meals to the children in our care
    • Work with a highly skilled Director
   

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 NSW 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 Katya 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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