Job Position: Centre Cook
Company: Goodstart Early Learning
Expected salary:
Location: Kalgoorlie, WA – South Kalgoorlie, WA
Centre Cook Job Details:
Role: Centre Cook
Location: Somerville, Kalgoorie, Western Australia
Centre: Goodstart SOMERVILLE
Employment Type: Part Time / 30hrs per week
Pay: $24.33ph – $27.58ph + Regional Allowance of $0.50ph
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
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?
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.
About Goodstart Somerville:
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Somerville is located in the Goldfields, close to local schools, shops and community facilities.
We are the only Goodstart centre in the region and as such we pride ourselves on the quality of childcare and early learning we provide.
Our programs give children a strong sense of identity and well-being, meaning they are well placed to become confident and involved learners.
We acknowledge that children learn in a variety of ways and vary in their capabilities and pace of learning. We encourage children to have fun in a safe, secure and well supervised environment. We make sure that we build strong friendships with families and include them in all our special events.
Inside, all of the rooms – from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool – are all set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities. Colourful, stimulating surrounds ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through sensory, play-based learning; and we are focused on ensuring the children are ready to take that all important step up to school.
Our centre was assessed by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority and we received an overall rating of ‘Exceeding’. This process is a National Framework, which rates all Childcare Centres across Australia against the National Quality Standards.
Our Storypark platform, as well as regular family nights and emailed newsletters, enable us to stay in close contact with parents and families, ensuring open and clear communication. This also means we can tailor each program to the child’s individual needs, interests and strengths – as well as the strong level of cultural diversity in our centre.
Outside, we have age appropriate play spaces and equipment, all geared to enhance the children’s awareness of their surrounds and the greater environment, as well as their understanding of the importance of sustainability. With a balance of natural and manmade play surfaces, lots of shade and stimulating, interesting equipment such as sandpits, climbing gear and running areas, we are well positioned to ensure the children stay entertained.
Community is also important to us and through visits to the centre and participation in events and activities throughout the year we are able to enrich the learning experience. Art and music experiences are provided on a daily basis which allow the children to freely express their creativity.
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 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
Professional development – we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
Wellbeing focus – our 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
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 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. 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 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 our candidates must have or must obtain a valid working with children check.
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Posting Notes: SOUTH KALGOORLIE, KALGOORLIE – BOULDER || WA || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
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