At a Glance
- Tasks: Create nutritious meals and connect with children through our Future Foodies program.
- Company: Join a brand-new childcare centre with a supportive and collaborative team.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid birthday leave, retail discounts, and recognition for your contributions.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on child safety and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Be part of a new journey and make a real impact on children's health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and experience in preparing meals for children.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
Journey Early Learning is opening a brand-new 98-place centre in Parap this November, and we’re looking for a passionate Childcare Chef to join our team. This is your opportunity to start with a brand-new team, building connections with children, families and educators while helping create a welcoming centre community from the very beginning.
With our kitchen positioned at the heart of the centre, you’ll be a visible and valued part of each day – creating nutritious meals while connecting with the children who enjoy them.
Permanent Part-Time | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
About the Role
You’ll do more than prepare meals. Through our Future Foodies program, you’ll help children develop positive relationships with food, explore new flavours and build healthy habits. You’ll be responsible for:
- Preparing fresh, nutritious meals and snacks
- Catering for allergies and dietary requirements
- Bringing our Future Foodies program to life
- Managing food ordering and kitchen requirements
- Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
- Building positive connections with children, families and educators
About You
You’re organised, creative and passionate about creating healthy food children will enjoy.
Key Requirements:
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Commercial Cookery qualifications (preferred)
- Experience preparing nutritious meals for children
- Strong knowledge of allergies and dietary requirements
- Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis (or willingness to obtain)
- Completed National Child Safety Training
- A paid Working With Children Check (OCHRE CARD)
Why You’ll Love Journey
- Join a brand-new centre and foundation team
- Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
- Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team
Safeguarding Children
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, secure and protected every day.
Chef in Darwin employer: Journey Early Learning Careers
Journey Early Learning Lucknow is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to be part of the founding team at a brand-new centre. With a strong focus on professional development and leadership growth, employees can expect a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. The generous benefits and commitment to quality ensure that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of families and children from day one.
Contact Details:
Journey Early Learning Careers Recruitment Team
