Chef at Guardian Point Cook West
Location: 73 Innisfail Drive, Point Cook, VIC 3030.
To be considered, you MUST have:
- Food Safety Supervisor certificate OR Food Handling certificate.
- Experience as a Chef/Cook in a childcare, school, aged-care or similar settling where you gained experience and knowledge regarding dietary requirements (cultural and preference) and allergies – tailor you dishes accordingly.
- Meals are cooked and served on time and meet hygiene and quality standards.
- Stocking and budgeting experience of kitchen.
- Collaborating with educators to ensure food is served in line with the room’s rhythm of the day (i.e Teatime, lunch time etc.)
- An awareness of your personal responsibilities under current Child Protection Laws
- Current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC for VIC state)
- Can work full time (38hrs per week – Monday to Friday)
- Full working rights.
About Guardian Childcare & Education:
At Guardian Childcare & Education, we believe that food is an integral part of a child’s learning and development. As a Chef at Guardian Point Cook North, you will play a key role in creating delicious, nutritious meals that support the growth, learning, and well-being of young children. Our menus are planned in accordance with the Centre’s philosophy, and they cater to children’s cultural and dietary requirements, offering flexibility to ensure that we reflect the changing needs of our community.
Why Guardian?
- Support children’s learning through food and encourage them to explore the colours, smells, and textures of their meals.
- Collaborate with Educators to ensure food is integrated into the children’s learning experience, including gardening, food preparation, and mealtime sharing.
- Work in a high-quality, well-resourced environment with ample opportunities for career growth, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.
Your Role: As the Chef at Guardian Point Cook North, you will:
- Develop a seasonal, nutritious menu that meets the individual needs of children, taking into account medical conditions, food preferences, and cultural considerations.
- Ensure that all food is prepared, cooked, and served in accordance with the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, Educators, and the broader Centre community.
- Collaborate with Educators to align food service with the rhythm of the day in each room.
- Contribute to Storypark to communicate kitchen updates, children’s learning, and more.
- Ensure menus support environmental sustainability, and use fresh produce from the Centre’s garden and local community where possible.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages and childcare discounts.
- Opportunities for career growth, including our Guardian Degree Program, where we offer paid study, flexible work hours, mentoring, and reimbursement of course fees. (Terms & conditions apply)
- Access to 2,000+ discounted corporate offers through WHEREFIT, including discounts on gyms, activewear, healthy meals, and more.
- Paid first aid courses and renewals to ensure you have the tools to keep everyone safe.
Apply Now: Be inspired and bring your creativity to Guardian Childcare & Education. Apply now to join our team and make a lasting impact on children’s lives through delicious, nutritious food.
Referrals: We offer referral bonuses for Guardian employees, so bring a friend and join us to earn rewards! For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends
Diversity & Inclusion: Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where all people feel valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
We are also committed to Reconciliation and providing a workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging.
The safety and well-being of children is our top priority, and Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.
Guardian Childcare & Education – Where food, education, and smiles come together.