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SalaryRole: Centre CookLocation: Rockingham, Western AustraliaCentre: GOodstart RockinghamEmployment Type: Part Time / 10hrs per weekPay: $24.33ph - $27.58phDelight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian childrenCompetitive pay – at least 5% above awardGet 50% discount off your childcare gap feesAre you looking for a chance to bring your culinary skills to a place where you’ll make a real difference, and be valued for what you do every day?In this role, you will:Support the health and wellbeing of children through planning and preparing nutritious foodEnsure the safety of children by preparing meals to account for special dietary requirements and allergiesUse your creativity and organisational skills to plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre DirectorMaintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienicAbout Goodstart Rockingham:Goodstart Rockingham is located 47 km south-south-west of Perth on the Whadjuk and Binjareb land of the Nyoongar people.
Goodstart Early Learning Rockingham is a warm, welcoming centre that places emphasis on the natural environment. From learning environments flooded with natural light to spaces and a playground that provides opportunities for children to learn as they explore, discover, and imagine, Goodstart Rockingham holds a great appreciation and connection to its natural environments.
Providing opportunities to explore outcomes associated with creativity, initiative and resilience, the natural environments encourage children to take considered risks in decision making, develop friendships, conduct experiments and nurture wild imaginations.
Each learning environment has been designed with children at the forefront, with opportunities to explore, learn and grow in respectful ways. Our learning environments provide children opportunities and support throughout play to solve problems, make enquiries and engage in critical thinking. Our learning environments at Goodstart Rockingham are inspired by a holistic approach, where educators see children’s learning as interconnected and integrated. Goodstart Rockingham also places emphasis on the relationships between children, families and the community and highlights the importance of mutual, respectful relationships and partnerships for learning.
Our centre offers care for children from the age of six weeks up until five years as we celebrate, honour and welcome children, families and educators from a diverse range of nationalities. Educators at Goodstart Rockingham understand the importance of developing secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships and we use a key educator approach in each of our rooms. Throughout nurturing and responsive relationships, educators create opportunities and moments for children to feel respected, valued and develop confidence. Our responsive and respectful learning relationships are strengthened over time as children and educators have the opportunity to learn together and share moments of respect, trust and decision making.
At Goodstart Rockingham we encourage healthy eating and our menus, based on a whole food approach to nutrition, offer a variety of meals that are sweetened by honey or maple syrup, have no added salt, and are flavoured by a wide range of herbs and spices.
Goodstart Rockingham delivers a high quality of care and provides an environment that enables young children to grow and learn comfortably, confidently and easily each day.
With our open door policy we welcome you to visit our child care centre and experience it for yourself.What Goodstart can offer you:We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023Professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your careerWellbeing focus - our wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it mostAdditional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balanceRetail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programSecurity and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their familiesYou’ll need:Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare settingCurrent Western Australia Working with Children CheckHow to applyClick ‘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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via emailSupporting our people and protecting our childrenWe’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 our candidates must have or must obtain a valid working with children check.YouTube video link:Posting Notes: ROCKINGHAM, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
