Chef

Guardian Early Learning Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Preston is seeking a Chef to develop nutritious menus that support children’s learning and growth. You will create exciting meals that cater to individual dietary requirements while ensuring high food safety standards. The position offers generous benefits, including childcare discounts and a 15% bonus on pay. Join a supportive environment focused on child wellbeing and education. This role provides no late shifts or weekends, fostering a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

Generous childcare discounts

Paid first aid courses

Employee referral program

Corporate discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate or Food Handling certificate required.
• Experience in child-focused food preparation is an advantage.
• Ability to create menus respecting various dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal, nutritious menus for children.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Build relationships with children and the community.

Skills

Food Safety

Child Protection Awareness

Menu Development

Job description

Come for the food, stay for the smiles

Would you like to use your skills and experience in planning and preparing delicious food, knowing that you're supporting young children to learn, grow, and thrive? Working as a Chef at Guardian Preston puts you at the centre of supporting the care and education of young children. Your food will support how they learn about colour, smell, taste, touch, and experience the wonders of food.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Educators and Teachers to make food part of the learning journey and have the satisfaction of seeing how children respond to new and wonderful flavours. In addition, you will have a great place to work, filled with exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Benefits

• Be part of the amazing journey supporting children to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.
• Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments for children and Teams.
• Enjoy generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
• 15 % bonus on top of pay.
• No weekends or late evening/night shifts.
• WHEREFIT - 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more…
• Paid first aid courses and renewals

The Opportunity

• 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.
• You will be creating menus full of delicious and nutritious snacks and meals for children and their Educators.
• Building strong relationships with the children, Educators, families and the Centre community.
• Ensure best practice food safety and hygienic standards are always upheld.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate or Food Handling certificate.
• An awareness of your Child Protection.
• Current Working with Children's Check.
• Can work full time.

Apply now

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Referrals

We offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends

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.

The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.