Come for the food, stay for the smilesWould you like to use your skills and experience in planning and preparing delicious food, knowing that you're supporting young children to learn, grow, and thrive? Working as a Cook at Guardian Murwillumbah puts you at the centre of supporting the care and education of young children. Your food will support how they learn about color, smell, taste, touch, and experience the wonders of food.When you join Guardian, you will be contributing to a team effort to create awesome learning experiences for children in a safe and secure environment. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Educators and Teachers to make food part of the learning journey and have the satisfaction of seeing how children respond to new and wonderful flavors. In addition, you will have a great place to work, filled with exciting opportunities to grow your career. Our benefits include: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.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.The Centre:Guardian Murwillumbah is a 106 place centre. Our beautiful Murwillumbah learning centre offers an inspiring environment with five purpose-built learning spaces and a separate baby sleep room. Each area is filled with high-quality resources for collaborative, creative play-based learning.The OpportunityDevelop 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.Build 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.Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or working towards is desirable.Experience in a childcare kitchen is desirable.Experience in cooking for dietary, cultural, and allergy needs.An awareness of your personal responsibilities under the current Child Protection Laws.Ability to work part-time/5 days (Monday to Friday).Current Working with Children's Check or willing to obtain (NSW WWCC).Apply nowBe inspired, be inspiring, and introduce us to the Creator in you. Apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.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.