Come for the food, stay for the smiles!

Working as a Chef at Guardian Croydon Park puts you at the centre of supporting the care and education of young children. 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.

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 or Food Handling
• 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 (for SA)

Our 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)
• 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.

Our Centre

Our centre is custom-designed to offer nurturing and stimulating environments for children from birth to six years. Croydon Park features expansive and light-filled play spaces sourced with Reggio-Emilia inspired materials and resources. Large windows connect the children with their community and educators who lead structured and unstructured learning experiences which develop each child’s natural skills and curiosity.

Located off Torrens Road, Croydon Park is easily accessible with ample street parking, public transport and shopping precincts.

Apply now

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

Referrals

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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.

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