Childcare Cook

Childcare Chef | Carseldine

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Chef to join our centre name team. Working alongside the Centre Manager, your primary focus will be in delivering high quality food, healthy and nutritious meals to the children in our care.

Centre Overview:

At our Carseldine centre, we believe that our educators are the heart of everything we do, not just team members, but family. We're committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, valued, and genuinely excited to walk through the doors each day.

With 120 children aged six weeks to six years, our centre offers a vibrant, joyful atmosphere filled with meaningful connections, laughter, and shared celebrations. We take pride in recognising achievements -big and small - through special events and everyday moments that bring our team together.

Our stunning environment is a true wonderland for children and educators alike, sparking curiosity, creativity, and imagination. With a sustainability garden, play fort, sports zone, water play area, and natural exploration spaces, every day is filled with opportunities to inspire young minds and foster learning through play.

About the role:

This is a Permanent Part-time opportunity, across Monday to Friday 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

As our Childcare Chef, you will be responding for delivering a wholesome, nutritional and visually appealing child menu that consists of breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children,

Adhere to dietary guidelines and any specific dietary requirements or allergies.

Ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to in the kitchen, including food preparation and servicing areas.

Maintain kitchen cleanliness, ensuring that general day to day procedures are followed.

Manage inventory, order food supplies, and ensure proper storage of ingredients.

Collaborate with the centre Manager to develop menus that meet the nutritional needs of children.

Adhere to all health and safety regulations including, Journey Early Learning Centre's policies

About you:

You are an experienced Chef who is passionate about creating delicious, healthy meals that fuel young bodies and minds.

Role Requirements:

Experience as a cook, preferably in a childcare or school setting

Knowledge of child nutrition and dietary needs

Knowledge of food safety program requirements

Understanding of allergies and anaphylaxis

Strong organization and time management skills

Valid Working with Children Check

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

What we offer:

Our people are at the heart of our success and in shaping our children's future. We recognise and celebrate that each member of our community brings the best version of themselves to work every day. In return, we provide opportunities to grow, be inspired, empowered, and truly love where you work.

Joining our community provides you access to the below benefits:

Above award rates + 10% Educator Wage Retention Grant

80% off Childcare Discounts*

Competitive Centre Manager Incentive and Bonus Scheme

Anniversary Gifts to recognise you

Paid Birthday Leave

Access to visible leaders and founders

Mental Health First Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning

Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development

Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy

High-quality resources and environments

Core values that we live and breathe

• Terms & Conditions apply

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team's success in this role – apply now

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey's Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm