Come for the food, stay for the smiles! Are you passionate about preparing delicious food and supporting children's learning and growth? Join Guardian Brassall as a Chef and ignite their senses through exciting culinary experiences. Be part of something amazing! The Opportunity: Prepare and serve four nutritious meals daily for our childcare centre. The role includes access to a fully equipped kitchen and opportunities to engage in cooking activities with the children’s rooms each month. The position currently offers 30 hours per week. Develop seasonal, nutritious menus that cater to individual requirements and promote children's health and wellbeing. Build strong relationships with children, educators, families, and the centre community. Ensure best practice food safety and hygiene standards are upheld. Requirements: Food Safety Supervisor certificate. (Essential) Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or working towards it. (Desirable, not essential) Awareness of your personal responsibilities under Child Protection Laws. Current Working with Children's Check (QLD Blue Card) Experience cooking for children, as the role involves preparing meals that meet individual needs, including allergies, dietary requirements, and accommodating selective or particular eating habits—while ensuring meals remain healthy and balanced. The Centre: Our Brassall centre is moving to a brand-new, purpose-built facility on Pine Mountain Road! We’re proud to have been awarded the GOLD Family Choice Award 2025 , a recognition based on the heartfelt feedback from our families through the Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews. With a team of long-standing educators and a Centre Manager who has been with the company for over 18 years , we’ve built a service that truly feels like home for children, families, and staff alike. We connect closely with our families, many of whom work in vital community roles such as Aged Care, Paramedics, and the Fire Brigade, and we value the strong partnerships we’ve formed with local organisations. These connections not only support our service and enrich our programs but also foster a sense of belonging for every child. Our team regularly engages in excursions with local schools, celebrates diverse traditions, and welcomes every opportunity to strengthen our ties within the community. Be inspired, be inspiring! Join Guardian Childcare & Education and let your culinary creativity shine. Apply now! 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.
