Centre Cook

Role: Centre Cook Location: Canning Vale Perth Region Centre: Goodstart Canning Vale Employment Type: Part Time / 27.50hrs per week Pay: $28.68ph - $32.43ph 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 As a Cook at Goodstart you’ll create delightful healthy meals that fuel young minds and bodies becoming a cherished part of our community. Your passion for food and commitment to quality will play a crucial role in shaping the daily experiences of the children in our care. In this role you will: 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 Exceeding Quality Rating Our centre proudly holds an Exceeding rating in all 7 Quality Areas as assessed by ACECQA a true reflection of our unwavering commitment to excellence in care and education. Prime Location Perfectly positioned in the heart of Canning Vale right beside Dome Café and just minutes from Vale Shopping Centre and Amherst Library everything you need is right at your fingertips Positive & Supportive Team Culture Join a friendly inclusive team where collaboration encouragement and laughter are part of every day. Many of our educators have been with us for 5to 20 years creating a stable nurturing and inspiring work environment. Our Centre An 85-place centre with 5 vibrant rooms catering to children aged 05 years. Each space is thoughtfully designed to inspire learning creativity and a strong sense of belonging. Experienced Leadership Be guided by our passionate leaders Kenneth (Centre Director) and Sandra (Assistant Director) both qualified early childhood teachers with a combined 24 years at the centre. Their commitment to quality care and staff development ensures you’ll feel Work-Life Balance Enjoy a steady weekday schedule with no late nights or weekend shifts Creative Menu Planning Have the freedom to design and prepare delicious nutritious meals that cater to childrens dietary needs while keeping things fun and exciting What Goodstart can offer you: We pay highly competitive wages at least 5% above the national award rates 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 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 even greater work life balance First Nations Support and Cultural Leave Retail discounts on insurance travel and technology Uniform allowance and employee referral program You’ll need: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare setting Current Western Australia 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. Have a question Contact Monica from the Talent Team on or via email At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email 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 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. #gscook Posting Notes: CANNING VALE PERTH WA Australia (AU) No Early Childhood Qualification Part-Time Key Skills: Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Sanitation, Knife Skills Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr