Job Description

Role: Centre Cook

Location: Bendigo, VIC 3550

Centre: Goodstart Bendigo

Employment Type: Part Time / 19 hours per week

Pay: $29.94ph - $33.83ph

• 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 delicious, 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
  

Join the team at Goodstart Bendigo!

• 🌟 Prime Location – Located in the heart of Bendigo, our centre offers a welcoming and accessible environment. Enjoy nearby cafés, parks, arts, and recreational facilities—perfect for both staff and children.
• 🚶‍♀️ Easy Access – Conveniently positioned on a main road with public transport nearby, including a bus stop on McIvor Road just a 1-minute walk from the centre entrance.
  🚗 Free Onsite Parking – Stress-free parking so you can arrive with ease and start your day right.
• 🏡 Our Centre – Be supported by an experienced leadership team including our Centre Director, 2 Assistant Directors, Educational Leader, 4 Early Learning Teachers, and 2 Room Leaders. Together, they foster staff development, a positive culture, and high-quality outcomes for children.
• 💖🧸 Our Centre Vision – At Goodstart Bendigo, we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. We believe in working together to create a brighter future for our children and community.

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 Victoria 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 Chris on 1800 222 543 or via email cadams7@goodstart.org.au

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 deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

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.

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Posting Notes: BENDIGO || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time