Childcare Chef: Craft Seasonal Meals that Support Learning

Guardian Childcare & Education; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and financials

Generous childcare discounts

Employee referral program

Flexible work options

GuardianDegree program

WHEREFIT program

Paid first aid courses and renewals

Job summary

Guardian Caloundra is seeking a Chef to plan and prepare delicious, nutritious meals for children and Educators, contributing to the learning journey through food. You will help children engage with food, participate in cooking activities, and support garden-foraging experiences that connect meals to learning.

Join a team dedicated to safety, education, and high-quality nourishment in a vibrant Centre environment. A supportive career path, coaching, and childcare discount benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or working towards is desirable.
• An awareness of your personal responsibilities under the current Child Protection Laws
• Current Working with Children\'s Check or state-specific equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop a seasonal, nutritious menu that respects individual requirements regarding medical conditions, food preferences, and cultural considerations and ensures children's health and wellbeing
• Ensure 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.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Guardian Caloundra is seeking a Chef to plan and prepare delicious, nutritious meals for children and Educators, contributing to the learning journey through food. You will help children engage with food, participate in cooking activities, and support garden-foraging experiences that connect meals to learning.

Join a team dedicated to safety, education, and high-quality nourishment in a vibrant Centre environment. A supportive career path, coaching, and childcare discount benefits are included.