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Job Title


Centre Cook


Company : Goodstart Early Learning


Location : Penfield, South Australia


Created : 2025-10-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewDelight little customers with big appetites provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children.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 allergiesUse your creativity and organisational skills to plan the menu and order food supplies in consultation with the Centre DirectorMaintain high standards of food safety by ensuring all storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks is hygienicAbout Goodstart PenfieldSeeking a Centre Cook for our 85 place centre (open 6.30am to 6.30pm)Perfect PPT 30 hour per week role - Seeking family friendly hours?! More work/life balance?! This role is for YOU!Located just 5 minutes outside of ElizabethInteractive & experience based centre (12 acres of Land)Located just behind the RAAF base. + Onsite parkingWe are also lucky to have a variety of native animals on our doorstep which we often see when exploring our HUGE property!Children in our centre have the opportunity to experience other cultures within the centre and local community to encourage a strong sense of inclusion and acceptanceWhat Goodstart can offer youWe pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leaveFitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted priceTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programYoull needCertificate III in Commercial Cookery or experience cooking within a childcare settingCurrent SA Working with Children CheckHow to applyClick 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 Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected] Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply . For further information and support email [email protected] our people and protecting our childrenWere 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. Were 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.Posting Notes: PENFIELD || SA || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-TimeJob Segment: Recruiting, Chef, Food Safety, Human Resources, Hospitality, Quality, Part Time #J-18808-Ljbffr