Centre Cook

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Goodstart Early Learning is looking for a Centre Cook at Traralgon Conway Court, a permanent part‑time role (30 hours per week) with a competitive pay range of $29.94 to $33.83 per hour based on qualifications. You’ll craft delicious, healthy meals for children, accommodate dietary needs and allergies, plan menus with the Centre Director, and maintain rigorous food safety in a standalone kitchen within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or childcare cooking experience and a current Vic Working with Children Check. Offer highlights include above‑award pay, 50% childcare gap fee discount, paid PD and wellbeing days. To apply, tailor your CV to show nutrition, safety, and teamwork, submit early, and if you have questions contact Ange Cummings.

Role: Centre Cook

Centre: Goodstart Traralgon Conway Court

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time – 30 hours per week

Pay:  $29.94 - $33.83 per hour, based on qualification

• 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
• Work a part time roster of 30 hours per week
  
  

About Goodstart Traralgon Conway Court:

• Our 80-place centre is conveniently located near shops, community facilities and main roads
• We have six rooms indoors, with only 8 places in the nursery and the largest room having only 16 children
• We offer a range of programs in centre, as well as regular excursions and incursions in the local community
• This centre cook is a standalone role where you have the flexibility to make the kitchen your own, working within in a collaborative and friendly centre team
• The centre values strong family and community connection and centre leadership are dedicated to getting this right

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 Vic 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 Ange Cummings 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.

Posting Notes: TRARALGON || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time