Centre Chef: Healthy Meals & Joyful Mealtimes

Guardian Group; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking a Centre Chef in Queensland to plan nutritious menus, prepare fresh meals and cater for diverse dietary needs. You will work within a supportive centre team, with opportunities to connect with Guardian Chefs and benefit from learning programs, mentoring and professional development.

If you’re passionate about helping children develop healthy eating habits through joyful mealtimes, apply today.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial kitchens or childcare food service.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergy management and nutrition practices.
• Food Handling Certificate; Food Safety Supervisor is advantageous.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• A collaborative, caring and professional approach.
• Passion for supporting children's health and wellbeing.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks.
• Create positive food experiences supporting health and wellbeing.
• Cater for dietary, allergy, medical and cultural requirements.
• Manage ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Build trusted relationships with children, families and your centre team.
• Encourage healthy eating and positive relationships with food.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive and engaging centre environment.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety knowledge

Allergy management

Healthy nutrition practices

Time management

Collaborative approach

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Food Safety Supervisor (advantageous)

Job description

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking a Centre Chef in Queensland to plan nutritious menus, prepare fresh meals and cater for diverse dietary needs. You will work within a supportive centre team, with opportunities to connect with Guardian Chefs and benefit from learning programs, mentoring and professional development.

If you’re passionate about helping children develop healthy eating habits through joyful mealtimes, apply today.