Role: Centre Cook

Location: Bentleigh East, VIC 3165

Centre: Goodstart Bentleigh East – South Road

Employment Type: Part-time (30 hours a week), 3-month Fixed-Term Position

Pay: $29.94 - $33.83 p/h (Depending on qualification and experience) + Super
- 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
- Work a part time roster of 30 hours per week, starting from 8:30am

About Goodstart Bentleigh East – South Road

Love cooking nourishing meals that make a real difference? Goodstart Bentleigh East – South Road is looking for a passionate Centre Cook to be the heart of our kitchen. Located on Boonwurrung country, our welcoming, community-focused centre supports around 60 children each day, providing freshly prepared, nutritious meals that help fuel learning, play and growth.

As our Centre Cook, you’ll plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks in line with Goodstart’s nutrition guidelines, catering for allergies and individual dietary needs.

If you’re proud of your cooking, enjoy working in a child‑focused environment, and want your food to be genuinely appreciated by little faces every day, we’d love to hear from you

What Goodstart

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