Kitchen Hand/Educator

Description:

Role: Kitchen Hand/Educator
Location: Innisfail, Cassowary Coast Region QLD 4860, Warribarra, Dugulbarra, Mandubarra, Dyirribarra and Bagirbarra Peoples of the Mamu Land
Centre: Goodstart Innisfail
Employment Type: Part Time - minimum 12.5 hours (additional hours for dual Kitchen Hand/Educator role available)
Pay: up to $31.34 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits
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• Delight little customers with big appetites – provide delicious meals and influence the nutritional outcomes of Australian children
• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Competitive pay – at least 5% above award
• Get up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
As a Kitchen Hand at Goodstart, you'll serve fresh, delivered and 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. Hours are 7.30am - 10.00am Monday to Friday.
As a Goodstart Educator, you'll become a vital part of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to craft and enhance exceptional learning programs for our children. Your dedication to safety and inclusivity will ensure every child thrives and feels valued in their learning experiences. Hours are flexible around the Kitchenhand role and you can work up to 38 hours per week in total.
About Goodstart Innisfail:
This small, 57-place centre excels in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment for our children in Toddlers (15months to 2.5years), Pre-Kindy (2.5years to 4years) and Kindergarten (3.5years to 5years). With diverse and experienced staff from Australia, India, the Philippines and the Torres Strait Islands, the centre values strong bonds between home and the centre, ensuring holistic child development through tailored care environments and culturally rich interactions. Activities are designed to meet the specific needs of each age group, promoting physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. The centre's commitment to inclusion, support, and development makes it a vibrant and welcoming place for children and their families.
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
• 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 (Kitchen Hand role)
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) (dual Kitchen Hand/Educator role)
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question? Contact your Talent Acquisition Partner, Kylie Pearson, on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@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.
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Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.