Cook

Guardian Early Learning Group; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early childhood education provider as a Chef, where you'll create nutritious meals and engage with children in their learning journey. This role emphasizes food safety, menu development, and fostering relationships within the community. Enjoy a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Childcare discounts

Flexible work options

Paid first aid courses

Discounted offers for gyms and healthy meals

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate or Food Handling certification required.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or working towards it is desirable.
• Current Working with Children's Check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a seasonal, nutritious menu considering children's health.
• Ensure best practice food safety and hygiene standards.
• Build relationships with children, Educators, and families.

Skills

Food Safety

Menu Development

Child Interaction

Education

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Come for the food, stay for the smiles!

Working as a Chef at Guardian Pasadena places you at the heart of supporting the care and education of young children. You will create menus filled with delicious and nutritious snacks and meals for children and their Educators, and participate in the learning experience as children help prepare food, forage from the garden, and learn about their food.

The Opportunity

1. Develop a seasonal, nutritious menu that considers medical conditions, food preferences, and cultural needs, promoting children's health and wellbeing.
2. Ensure children's health and wellbeing.
3. Build strong relationships with children, Educators, families, and the Centre community.
4. Uphold best practice food safety and hygiene standards at all times.

To be considered, you will have:

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate or Food Handling certification.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or working towards it (desirable).
• An awareness of your responsibilities under current Child Protection Laws.
• Current Working with Children's Check (for SA).

Our benefits include:

• Be part of the amazing journey supporting children to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.
• Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.
• Use your skills and experience to support children's growth, thriving, and developing a love for food.
• Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments for children and Teams.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including attractive remuneration, childcare discounts, recognition, rewards, and an employee referral program.
• Flexible work options.
• GuardianDegree program: Support includes paid study, flexible hours, mentors, and course fee reimbursement. (Terms & conditions apply)
• WHEREFIT: 2,000 discounted offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty, and more.
• Paid first aid courses and renewals

Apply now

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Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to Reconciliation and creating a space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging. The safety and wellbeing of children are our top priorities, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse or harm.