Chef
- Prepare fresh, balanced meals and snacks while managing menus, ordering and kitchen supplies.
- Accommodate childrenâs dietary needs, allergies and cultural preferences while maintaining food safety and hygiene.
- Engage children in positive food experiences and collaborate with educators on the Future Foodies program.
Childcare Chef | Gumdale
đ About the Role
Are you a passionate Chef who loves creating healthy, delicious meals for children?
Weâre looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Childcare Chef to join our Gumdale team on a permanent partâtime basis. In this role, youâll do more than just cook, youâll help shape childrenâs relationship with food. Through our Future Foodies program, youâll inspire healthy habits, introduce new flavours, and create positive mealtime experiences that support childrenâs growth and wellbeing.
Permanent Part-time | 37.5 hours per week | 6:30amâ3:00pm, Monday to Friday.
đ About You
Youâre creative, organised, and confident in the kitchen, with a genuine passion for nutrition and early learning. You enjoy being part of a centre community and engaging with children about food and healthy choices.
Key skills and requirements:
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Commercial Cookery qualifications (preferred)
- Experience preparing nutritious meals for children
- Strong understanding of allergies and dietary requirements
- Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis & First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- Must have completed National Child Safety Training
đAbout the Role
As our Childcare Chef, you'll:
- Prepare fresh, nutritious and balanced meals and snacks for children
- Bring our Future Foodies program to life through engaging food experiences and opportunities for children to explore ingredients, flavours and healthy eating
- Collaborate with educators to support food-related learning experiences and cooking activities
- Cater to individual dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences
- Plan menus, manage food ordering and maintain kitchen supplies
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation
- Build meaningful relationships with children, families and educators
- Be a consistent, approachable and friendly presence across the centre
đ Why Youâll Love Journey
- Family-friendly weekday hours with no weekend shifts
- Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
- Childcare Discounts
- Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Supportive leadership and a welcoming team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Be part of our Future Foodies program, inspiring children's curiosity and love of food
đĄ Safeguarding Children
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure, and protected every day.
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