Chef - Goodstart Early Learning

Company description:
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.
Job description: Role: Centre Cook 
Centre:  Goodstart Mangerton
Employment Type: Part-time, 27.5 hours per week
Pay:  from $24 per hour

* Delight little customers with big appetites -  provide delicious meals and ingluence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
* Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life
* Competitive pay + 50% discount on y our childcare gap fees

Are 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?
As a Centre Cook, you’ll plan nutritious meals and snacks to meet the dietary needs of every child in your centre.  Your little customers will greet you with enthusiasm each day and will truly appreciate your work.
In this role, you will:
* Support the health and wellbeing of children through planning and preparing nutritious food
* 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

What Goodstart can offer you:
Better pay – you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
‍ ‍ 50% discount off your childcare gap feed and 6 weeks paid parental leave 
Paid professional development – we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
‍♀️ Wellbeing focus – you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
✈️ Additional leave – you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
Retail discounts – you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Security 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 families

You’ll need
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting
* Current NSW Working with Children Check

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’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 Island People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we 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.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/wm50t5tmoZg

To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/42602290