Come for the food, stay for the smiles
Are you a passionate Chef looking for a role where your cooking truly makes a difference? At Guardian Daw Park, you'll play a key role in supporting children to learn, grow, and thrive through nutritious, delicious food.
You'll create meals that spark curiosity—helping children explore colour, taste, and texture—while being part of a collaborative team that values food as an important part of the learning experience.
Why join us?
* Monday to Friday roster– no nights or weekends
* Full‐time, 38 hours per week
* Temporary 6‐month contract
* Work in a well‐equipped, spacious kitchen with ongoing improvements
* Competitive salary + benefits, including childcare discounts and paid First Aid
* Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
The Centre
Our well‐established centre has a strong local reputation and cares for 96 children. We provide five meals each day—breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.
Our team takes pride in delivering high‐quality care, and we're proud to have been recognised with:
* Family Choice Award 2026
* Chef of the Year 2025
The Role
* Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal menus (including a 4‐week rotation) aligned with national guidelines
* Cater for allergies and dietary requirements with confidence
* Create fresh, wholesome meals (think hidden veggies and homemade sauces!)
* Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
* Build positive relationships with children, educators, and families
About You
* Passionate about cooking and nutrition for children
* Experience managing dietary requirements and allergies
* Holds (or willing to obtain) a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or working towards) desirable
* Current Working with Children Check
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can combine your love of cooking with great work‐life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and bring your creativity to the table.
Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
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.
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