With your cooking skills, a love of food starts earlyWhen you join Guardian, you will be contributing to a team effort to create awesome learning experiences for children in a safe and secure environment.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Educators and Teachers to make food part of the learning journey and have the satisfaction of seeing how children respond to new and wonderful flavours.
In addition, you will have a great place to work, filled with exciting opportunities to grow your career.
You will be creating menus full of delicious and nutritious snacks and meals for children and their Educators, as well as being part of the learning experience when they help you prepare food, forage from the garden, and learn about what they're eating.
It all comes together at mealtimes, where children and teams share food together, enjoying each other's company and learning how nothing brings people together like great food.
Discover the next step in your food and cooking career with meals and snacks that leave smiles.
Grow and learn as much as your healthy meals and snacks support growing minds and bodies.
Not only will you be creating nutritious meals for children, but you will also have the chance to explore new recipes and cooking techniques that can excite young taste buds.
Our collaborative approach means that you can work closely with Educators and Teachers to incorporate food into learning experiences, making it a fun and educational experience for all.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop a seasonal, nutritious menu that respects individual requirements regarding medical conditions, food preferences, and cultural considerations and supports children's health and wellbeing.Building strong relationships with the children, Educators, families, and the Centre community.Ensure best practice food safety and hygienic standards are always upheld.Excel in your culinary craft, supporting young children's nutrition and well-being through exceptional food preparation and kitchen leadership.
Would you like to use your skills and experience in planning and preparing delicious meals and snacks, knowing that you're supporting young children to learn, grow, and thrive?
Working as a Cook or Chef at Guardian puts you at the centre of supporting the care and education of young children.
Your food will support how they learn about colour, smell, taste, touch, and experience the wonders of food.
Additional BenefitsEducational support to undertake Diploma and Degree programs.Mentoring and peer support opportunities to develop your professional skills.Discounted fees at our Centres for your child.Reward and recognition initiatives to acknowledge the value of your contribution to our purpose.Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to support your health and wellbeing.Transform your kitchen skills and experience into menus children will love.
Recognising and celebrating great work by Cooks and Chefs in our childcare centres.
We all know that when we feel valued, we also feel motivated to do our best in supporting and nurturing children.
When we feel valued, it creates a positive and supportive work environment.
GStar is a simple and easy-to-use platform to shine a spotlight on team members.
We can recognise their achievements, mindsets, and important milestones like birthdays and workplace anniversaries.
It's all about celebrating the big and little wins each day in your team and Centre.
GStar also has a points system – being recognised for great work helps you accrue points that can be redeemed for rewards, from brand-name merchandise and gift cards to travel experiences, charitable donations, and more.
GStar is helping us make Guardian Centres places people love to be.
We're working hard to support Cooks and Chefs to thrive and love their roles.
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