Centre Cook

Role:Centre Cook

Location:Bendigo VIC 4550

Centre:Goodstart Bendigo

Employment Type:Part Time / 32.5 hours per week

Pay:$31.36ph - $35.44ph

• Delight little customers with big appetites provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children

• Competitive pay at least 5% above award

• Get50% discount off your childcare gap fees

As a Cook at Goodstartyoullcreate 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

• Maintainhigh standardsof food safety by ensuring all storage handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienic

Join the team at Goodstart Bendigo!

• Prime Location Located in the heart of Bendigo our centre offers a welcoming and accessible environment. Enjoy nearby cafés parks arts and recreational facilitiesperfect for both staff and children.
• Easy Access Conveniently positioned on a main road with public transport nearby including a bus stop on McIvor Road just a 1-minute walk from the centre entrance.
  Free Onsite Parking Stress-free parking so you can arrive with ease and start your day right.
• Our Centre Be supported by an experienced leadership team including our Centre Director 2 Assistant Directors Educational Leader 4 Early Learning Teachers and 2 Room Leaders. Together they foster staff development a positive culture and high-quality outcomes for children.
• Our Centre Vision At Goodstart Bendigo we are committed to providing a nurturing inclusive and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. We believe in working together to create a brighter future for our children and community.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• We pay highly competitivewagesat least5%above the national award rates

• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks 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)

• Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance

• First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave

• Retail discounts on insurancetraveland technology

• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

Youllneed:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting

• CurrentVictoriaWorking with Children Check

• Certificateof Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training completed via Geccko platform

How to apply

Click Apply Now andsubmityour application.

We review applications as they aresubmitted. We encourage you tosubmityour application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question Contact Chrisonor via email

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to further information and support email

Supporting our people and protecting our children

Werean 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 deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feela strong senseof 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 abuseneglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisationall ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training completed via Geccko platform.

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