Role: Centre Cook
Location: Deniliquin, NSW
Centre: Goodstart Deniliquin
Employment Type: Fixed-Term (Until Oct 2026) Part-Time (25 hours a week - Monday to Friday) - no weekends, evenings, or public holidays! Flexibility with hours if less is preferred or a casual position
Pay: Up to $35.44 per hour (base rate) + super + benefits. Up to $42.88 per hour for casual.
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.
About Goodstart Deniliquin:
Our 51-place centre operates from a charming heritage-style building that offers a welcoming, homely atmosphere from the moment you walk in.
The service’s Centre Director, Candice, brings over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, with more than 20 of those dedicated to our Deniliquin service - a true reflection of her commitment and quality of care.
Our vision is to create an environment filled with knowledge, love and support, where every child’s individuality is valued and respected. We aim to be an extension of home, offering a place where children learn and grow through play.
The centre has three outdoor learning spaces that embrace the natural world, with rocks, water, gardens, riverbeds, wooden bridges and platforms surrounded by nature.
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 25 hours per week
What Goodstart can offer you:
We pay highly competitive wages, at least 5% above the national award rates
50% discount on 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 are included in your personal leave per year
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for an 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 NSW 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 Ange from our Talent Acquisition Team on 07 3918 2369 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: DENILIQUIN || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
