Come for the food, stay for the smiles Are you a passionate Chef looking for a role where your cooking truly makes a difference? At Guardian Richlands , you’ll play a key role in supporting children to learn, grow, and thrive through nutritious, delicious food. You’ll create meals that spark curiosity—helping children explore colour, taste, and texture—while being part of a collaborative team that values food as an important part of the learning experience. Why join us: Part time permanent Support from a Kitchen Hand Work in a well-equipped, spacious kitchen with ongoing improvements Competitive salary benefits, including childcare discounts and paid First Aid Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities The Role Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal menus (including a 4-week rotation) aligned with national guidelines Cater for allergies and dietary requirements with confidence Create fresh, wholesome meals (think hidden veggies and homemade sauces!) Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene Build positive relationships with children, educators, and families About You Passionate about cooking and nutrition for children Experience managing dietary requirements and allergies Holds (or willing to obtain) a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or working towards) desirable Current Working with Children Check If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can combine your love of cooking with great work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your creativity to the table. 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.
