Ignite young palates, create culinary wonders! Join Guardian Childcare as a Chef and shape delightful menus that nourish, inspire, and excite!
Come for the food, stay for the smiles! ⭐Are you passionate about preparing delicious food and supporting children's learning and growth? Join Guardian as a Chef and ignite their senses through exciting culinary experiences. Be part of something amazing!
✨The Centre:
Our 76-place centre is Exceeding in the National Quality Standard and close to shopping and public transport precincts. Springfield is a short, four-minute walk from Orion Central, Springfield Central Train Station and Orion Lagoon. We are proud to have a culturally diverse team and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year. We also organise a range of fundraising events for the children to be involved in. With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including herb and vegetable gardens, a passionfruit vine, a spacious veranda, natural play structures, and an open-plan atelier, children are encouraged to explore and learn.
✨Benefits:
- Lead your professional development through exceptional coaching, conferences, and mentoring.
- Create nutritious menus that nurture children's wellbeing and develop a love for food.
- Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments with a supportive team.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and flexible work options.
- Develop seasonal, nutritious menus that cater to individual requirements and promote children's health and wellbeing.
- Build strong relationships with children, educators, families, and the centre community.
- Ensure best practice food safety and hygiene standards are upheld.
- Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or working towards it. (Desirable)
- Awareness of your personal responsibilities under Child Protection Laws.
- Current Working with Children's Check or state-specific equivalent.
Referrals: We offer referral rewards for bringing a friend to join our team. Visit guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends for more details.
At Guardian, we value diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and supported to progress. We are committed to reconciliation and creating a sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Child safety is our top priority—zero tolerance for any form of harm.