Chef

Guardian Early Learning Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Brighton seeks an experienced Chef to create delicious, nutritious meals for children, fostering their growth and learning through food experiences. You will develop seasonal menus considering dietary requirements, and maintain high food safety standards. The role includes building meaningful relationships within the center community. This position offers a supportive environment with career growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Paid first aid courses

Childcare discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or working towards is desirable.
• Current Working with Children's Check or equivalent required.
• Awareness of personal responsibilities under Child Protection Laws.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal, nutritious menus for children's health and wellbeing.
• Maintain best practice food safety and hygiene standards.
• Build strong relationships with children and the community.

Skills

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Child Protection awareness

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 Brighton 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 be creating menus full of delicious and nutritious snacks and meals for children and their Educators, as well as being part of the learning experience when they help you prepare food, forage from the garden and learn about what they're eating. It all comes together at mealtimes where children and Teams share food together, enjoying each other's company and learning how nothing brings people together like great food.

When you join Guardian, you will be contributing to a Team effort to create awesome learning experiences for children in a safe and secure environment. 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.
• Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.
• Use your skills and experience to support children to grow and thrive, and develop a love for food
• Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments for children and Teams
• Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program
• Flexible work options.
• GuardianDegree program - We can support you by offering paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors and reimbursement of course fees, because we want to see you succeed.(Terms & conditions apply)
• Paid first aid courses and renewals

The Centre

Opening early 2026, Guardian Cooranbong will offer a new standard in early childhood education and care, featuring a brand-new centre with inspiring learning spaces, a passionate team, and a strong focus on quality and community.

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
• Building strong relationships with the children, Educators, families and the Centre community
• Ensure best practice food safety and hygienic standards are always upheld.

To be considered, you will have:

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or working towards is desirable.
• An awareness of your personal responsibilities under the current Child Protection Laws
• Current Working with Children's Check or state-specific equivalent.

Apply now

Be inspired, be inspiring, and introduce us to the Creator in you. Apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.

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.