Centre Cook

Description:

Role: Centre Cook
Location: Carlisle
Centre: Goodstart Carlisle
Employment Type: Part-time / working 25 hours a week Monday to Friday - This is a fixed term until July 2025
We’re Goodstart
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
We’re looking for a talented centre cook to join the team at Goodstart Carlisle, to plan and prepare a nutritious and exciting menu for the children attending the centre.
About Our Centre
• Goodstart Carlisle provides high quality learning and care
• Situated on the corner of Archer Street and Rutland Avenue walking distance to Carlisle Train Station
• Key Educator Practices
• Long Standing Friendly and Supportive Team
• Community Engagements with Local Area
• We Celebrate and Embrace Culture and Diversity in our Centre
Responsibilities
• Support the health and wellbeing of the children through planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks
• Prepare meals to meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements and allergies
• Order food supplies in consultation with centre director
• Ensure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks
• Work as part of a team to create a safe, caring and educational place for children
Why choose Goodstart?
There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits!
• Better pay - you’ll get at least 3% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2024
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two extra days off per year. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
• Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
You’ll also love:
• Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team
• Security and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisation
If you have strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, plus hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (ACECQA approved equivalent), then we want to meet you!
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.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.
We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team.
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.