Chef

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 Caloundra 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 (Monday to Friday, 25 hours)
• Work in a well-equipped, spacious kitchen 
• 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.

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.