Work alongside an experienced Centre Chef, creating nutritious meals and healthy habits that help children thrive.
Your food journey starts here. As a Kitchen Hand at Guardian, you’ll play an important role in helping young children grow and thrive through nutritious meals and snacks prepared in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
Working alongside our Centre Chef, you’ll support the preparation and serving of delicious, healthy food for children and Educators. You’ll also be part of creating positive food experiences, helping children learn about healthy eating, fresh ingredients, and where their food comes from.
When you join Guardian, you’ll be part of a team committed to creating exceptional learning experiences for children. You’ll work closely with Educators and the Centre Chef, contribute to children’s wellbeing, and enjoy genuine opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.
Why join Guardian?
- Career pathways across Guardian’s national network
- Exclusive Thrive framework and To BE Me learning program, empowering both teams and children each day
- Practical learning, mentoring and professional development
- Support from your Centre Manager and wider Guardian network
- Opportunities to learn from experienced Centre Chefs and kitchen teams
- Competitive remuneration, generous childcare discounts, access to wellbeing programs, recognition and rewards, and employee referral opportunities
- High-quality centres and thoughtfully designed kitchen environments
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Centre Chef, you’ll enjoy:
- Assisting with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks for children
- Supporting daily kitchen operations, including cleaning, food preparation, and stock rotation
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene
- Ensuring kitchen equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas are clean and organised
- Supporting individual dietary, allergy, cultural, and medical requirements
- Building positive relationships with children, educators, families, and the wider centre community
- Contributing to children’s health, wellbeing, and positive food experiences each day
To be considered, you will have:
- Previous experience in a kitchen, hospitality, food service, or childcare environment (desirable)
- Food Handling Certificate and/or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (desirable)
- Knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene practices
- An awareness of your personal responsibilities under current Child Protection Laws
- Current Working with Children’s Check or state equivalent
Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
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.