Come for the food, stay for the smiles
Are you a passionate Chef looking for a role where your cooking truly makes a difference? At Guardian Wynnum West, you’ll play a key role in supporting children to learn, grow, and thrive through nutritious, delicious food.
You’ll create meals that spark curiosity—helping children explore colour, taste, and texture—while being part of a collaborative team that values food as an important part of the learning experience.
Why join us:
- Part time permanent
- Support from a Kitchen Hand
- Work in a well-equipped, spacious kitchen with ongoing improvements
- Competitive salary + benefits, including childcare discounts and paid First Aid
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
The Role
- Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal menus (including a 4-week rotation) aligned with national guidelines
- Cater for allergies and dietary requirements with confidence
- Create fresh, wholesome meals (think hidden veggies and homemade sauces!)
- Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
- Build positive relationships with children, educators, and families
About You
- Passionate about cooking and nutrition for children
- Experience managing dietary requirements and allergies
- Holds (or willing to obtain) a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or working towards) desirable
- Current Working with Children Check
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can combine your love of cooking with great work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and bring your creativity to the table.
At Guardian Childcare & Education, children’s safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.
*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.