Overview
Chef – Guardian Maidstone, Maidstone VIC. Full-time Permanent (38 hours – Monday to Friday – No evenings or late nights). Be passionate about creating delicious, nutritious meals while making a real impact on young children's lives. At Guardian, food is a learning experience, supporting growth, wellbeing, and education.
Guardian Maidstone is a 160-place Centre conveniently located near Highpoint, with on-site parking and easy access to public transport. The Centre is known for strong family relationships and engaging learning environments, including outdoor spaces, an art piazza, a light and reflection room, and Reggio Emilia-inspired practice.
Responsibilities
* Create and manage seasonal, nutritious menus that meet individual dietary, medical, cultural, and preference-based needs
* Build positive relationships with children, families, and the team
* Ensure best practice food safety and hygiene at all times
* Be an integral part of the learning journey, bringing food and education together
Qualifications
* A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or Food Handling Certificate (essential)
* A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (preferred but not essential)
* A Working with Children Check – VIC – A must
* An understanding of responsibilities under current Child Protection Laws
To Be Considered, You Will Need
* A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or Food Handling Certificate (essential)
* A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (preferred but not essential)
* A Working with Children Check – VIC – A must
* An understanding of your responsibilities under current Child Protection Laws
Benefits
* Generous childcare discounts
* Additional 10% bonus on top of base salary (will be 5% more in December 2025)
* Employee referral program
* WHEREFIT access – 2,000+ corporate offers up to 50% off (gyms, healthy meals, beauty, more)
* Paid First Aid courses and renewals
* Flexible work options
* Guardian Degree program with paid study, mentoring, course reimbursement & more (T&Cs apply)
About the Centre
Guardian Maidstone is a 160-place Centre conveniently located near Highpoint, with on-site parking and just an 8-minute walk from the bus stop. The Centre embraces the Reggio Emilia approach and aims to provide meaningful learning spaces.
Role Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
Guardian values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress. We are dedicated to Reconciliation and to creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. We rigorously screen all potential team members to meet high standards, with checks appropriate to the role.
Apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.
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