Food Preparation & Cooking Goodstart Early Learning …, City of Knox

Role: Centre Cook Location: Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156 Centre: Goodstart Ferntree Gully Employment Type: Part time, Permanent (32.5 hours a week) Pay: $29.94
- $33.83 p/h (Depending on qualification and experience) + Super Overview 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. Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergies.
- Use 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 32.5 hours per week.
- Work hours: 8:30am – 3pm, Monday – Friday, no evening or weekend work. About the Centre
- 120-place centre located at the foothills of The Dandenong Ranges, catering to children from nursery to kinder age.
- Conveniently located – close to public transport, local schools, and Westfield Shopping Centre (all within 500m).
- Passionate, collaborative team that values professional growth, teamwork, and a welcoming workplace.
- Enjoy working in your own kitchen, with the freedom to design and prepare delicious, nutritious meals that cater to children's dietary needs while keeping things fun and exciting! Benefits
- Highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates.
- 50% discount off childcare gap fees.
- 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 greater work life balance.
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
- Retail and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program. Qualifications
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent 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. Contact
- Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email .
- For further information and support email . EEO Statement 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 solid 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 Secure Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rik7g