Job Title: Part Time Chef
Come for the food, stay for the smiles. Are you passionate about creating delicious and nutritious meals while supporting young children's learning and growth?
We're seeking a Part Time Chef to play a central role in nurturing children's exploration of food and fostering a love for healthy eating.
What We Offer:
* Be part of an amazing journey supporting children to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities through coaching, mentoring, and career advancement programs.
* Work alongside our other centre Chef and our Kitchen hand.
* Use your culinary skills to support children's growth and development while collaborating with educators to make food part of the learning journey.
* Enjoy a competitive salary and attractive remuneration packages.
* Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle.
* Access to the Guardian Degree program, discounts, paid first aid courses, and more.
Your Responsibilities:
* Designing seasonal, nutritious menus that cater to individual needs and preferences, ensuring children's health and wellbeing.
* Building strong relationships with children, educators, families, and the centre community.
* Ensuring best practice food safety and hygienic standards are always maintained.
* Following menu plans and tailoring food accordingly to dietary requirements and allergies.
Requirements:
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or working towards it or Food Safety Supervisor certificate or Food handling certificate.
* Awareness of personal responsibilities under current Child Protection Laws.
* Current Working with Children's Check (employee card) or willing to get one.
We value diversity in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.