📍 Goodstart Caloundra, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Peoples)
🕒 Permanent Part-Time
💰 Up to $35.44 per hour + Super + Benefits
At Goodstart, we know healthy meals play an important role in helping children learn, grow, and thrive. As our Centre Cook, you'll be more than just a cook. You'll become a valued part of our centre community, providing nutritious, delicious meals that help give children the very best start in life.
With pay rates of up to $35.44 per hour plus Super, above-award wages, childcare discounts, and a supportive team environment, this part-time opportunity offers the perfect balance of meaningful work and work-life flexibility.
👶 Get 50% off your childcare gap fees
🌟 Receive at least 5% above the award rate
🍎 Help shape healthy eating habits that last a lifetime
As the Centre Cook at Goodstart Caloundra, you'll be responsible for preparing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks that support children's wellbeing and development.
Working closely with the Centre Director and Educators, you'll help create positive mealtime experiences while ensuring all food is prepared safely and in accordance with dietary requirements and food safety guidelines.
In this role, you'll:
✨ Prepare healthy and nutritious meals for children each day
✨ Cater for allergies, cultural needs, and special dietary requirements
✨ Plan menus and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
✨ Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
✨ Create positive mealtime experiences that encourage healthy eating habits
✨ Contribute to a welcoming and supportive centre community
✨ Work collaboratively with educators and centre leadership
🏡 Conveniently located in the heart of Caloundra
🤝 Guided by the vision "Together as a family for children", creating a warm and welcoming team culture
🌳 Beautiful outdoor learning environments featuring mature trees, sandpits, swings, and an Indigenous yarning circle
🌟 Supported by experienced centre leadership committed to quality outcomes for children and families
📚 Strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and community connections
🌏 Inclusive environment where children, families, and educators feel a genuine sense of belonging
🚗 Close to local schools, shops, and public transport
At Goodstart Caloundra, you'll be part of a passionate team focused on creating positive experiences for children and families every day.
💰 Earn up to $35.44 per hour + Super
🌟 Receive at least 5% above the award rate
👶 50% childcare discount plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
💪 Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
📚 Paid professional development opportunities
🌿 Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave each year
💉 Free annual flu shot (optional)
🏖️ Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance
🌏 First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
🎁 Retail discounts on travel, technology and insurance
👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program
✔ Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within an early childhood education and care setting
✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check
✔ Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via the Geccko platform
✔ Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
✔ Passion for creating nutritious meals and positive experiences for children
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and take the next step in your career.
We're reviewing applications as they are received, so don't wait. Apply today for the best opportunity to progress through our recruitment process.
I'd love to chat about the role and what makes Goodstart such a rewarding place to work.
📞 Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
📱 07 3918 2019
📧 jambury@goodstart.org.au
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to applyFor 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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.
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