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SalaryRole: Childcare Centre Cook
Location: North Queensland, Townsville, QLD
Centre: Goodstart Kelso, Riverway Drive
Employment Type: Part-time Permanent – 25 hours per week
Goodstart is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care. Founded with a vision for all Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life, as a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. We are entirely Australian owned employing over 15,000 people, and caring for over 71,000 children.
The Benefits:
Friendly and supportive team with large national head office support
We pay highly competitive salaries above the national award rates
Ongoing professional development and opportunities which include overseas study tours, secondments to rural communities and up skilling programs
Career opportunities and paid learning and development
Purchased additional annual leave
Retail and childcare discounts – you'll save money on insurance, travel, technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
About You:
Support the health and wellbeing of the children through planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks
If you have a Certificate III in commercial cookery we can offer 25 hours per week working 8.30am-1.30pm. Unqualified applications can be considered but it would be food prep for 3 hours per day
Prepare meals to meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements and allergies
Exceptional knowledge of safety and wellbeing
Order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
Ensure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks
Willingness to learn and be a part of the team
Strong communication skills, reliable and punctual
Better pay - you’ll get at least 4% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2023
Supporting our people and safeguarding 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.
Posting Notes: KELSO, TOWNSVILLE || QLD || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
