Centre Cook (Lucas)

Role: Centre Cook

Location: Ballarat Victoria 3350, traditional lands of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung peoples

Centre: Goodstart Ballarat Creswick Road

Employment Type: Part Time
- 25 hours per week (5 hours daily Monday to Friday)

Pay: up to $33.83 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits

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 25 hours per week
- no nights, no weekends and no split shifts!

About Goodstart Ballarat Creswick Road:

Expansive outdoor play areas thoughtfully designed to inspire exploration, creativity, and active learning

A separate, tranquil baby yard offering a calm and nurturing space for our youngest learners

Seamless year-round indoor and outdoor play, empowering children with choice and fostering independence

Three qualified kindergarten teachers delivering engaging, high-quality learning programs

Robust key educator relationships that nurture trust and support each child’s wellbeing

A culturally diverse team that enriches daily learning through languages, traditions, and global perspectives

A dynamic, year-round program of incursions and excursions, including Kelly Sports, African Drumming, Dog Safety, and wildlife experiences

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 Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

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 Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2099 or via email at

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

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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Posting Notes: BALLARAT CENTRAL || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pr0v0