Chef (Springfield)

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 Springfield Southern Cross Circuit, 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?
- Monday to Friday roster – no nights or weekends
- Full time, 38 hours per week
- Support from a Kitchen Hand (5 hours daily)
- Work in a well-equipped, spacious kitchen with ongoing improvements
- Competitive salary + benefits, including childcare discounts and paid First Aid
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities opportunities About the Centre Our centre is a well-established service with a strong local reputation—many families come to us through word of mouth. We care for 139 children and provide 5 meals daily (breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and late snack). Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality care, and we’re proud to have been recognised with:

- Centre of the Year 2025
- Educational Leader of the Year 2025
- Chef of the Year 2025 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. 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. Additional information
- Permanent Full-time opportunity in Springfield
- Conveniently located close by to public transport and parking
- Excellent benefits that support your wellbeing and work life balance Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qbxy8