Role: Centre Cook
Location: 9 Everleigh Rd, Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
Centre: Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale
Employment Type: PPT | 34 Hours Per Week | Mon - Fri
Pay: $31.36 - $35.44 p/h | Depending on Qualifications
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
More Than Just a Cook!
Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale, South Australia's First Goodstart Integrated Hub
Are you passionate about food, nutrition, and making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families? This is more than a traditional Long Day Care Cook position—it's an opportunity to be part of something truly special.
Goodstart Elizabeth Vale is proud to be the first Goodstart service in South Australia to become an Integrated Hub, bringing together education, health, wellbeing and community partnerships to provide wraparound support for children and families. As our Centre Cook, you'll play an essential role in creating healthy foundations for children while being an active member of our collaborative team.
What makes this role different?
34 hour contract
Enjoy the security of consistent hours and become a valued member of a supportive, collaborative team.
Nutrition supported by experts
Our seasonal menus are developed in collaboration with a qualified nutritionist, ensuring every meal contributes towards meeting up to 75% of each child's daily nutritional requirements.
A generous food budget
We believe nutritious food starts with quality ingredients. Our enhanced food budget allows you to create fresh, wholesome meals without constantly compromising on cost.
Opportunities to inspire through food
This role extends beyond the kitchen. You'll have opportunities to:
Facilitate hands-on cooking experiences with children.
Support family cooking workshops and healthy eating initiatives.
Celebrate diverse cultures through food.
Encourage positive lifelong relationships with healthy eating.
Be part of something bigger
As a member of South Australia's first Goodstart Integrated Hub, you'll work alongside educators, allied health professionals and family support services who are all committed to improving outcomes for children and families. Every meal you prepare contributes to children's wellbeing, learning and development.
We're looking for someone who:
Has a passion for preparing fresh, nutritious meals.
Enjoys building meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Is creative, organised and takes pride in their work.
Wants to be part of an innovative service making a genuine impact within the community.
This isn't simply a cooking position, it's an opportunity to be part of a service that is transforming the way early childhood education supports children and families. If you want a role where your passion for food can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in nourishing children, supporting families and helping shape healthier futures one meal at a time.
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 SA 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 Jessica from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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: ELIZABETH VALE, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
