Job 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 career growth 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.