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Childcare ChefJourney Early Learning • Melbourne, AU
Childcare Chef

Childcare Chef

Journey Early Learning • Melbourne, AU
5 days ago
Job description

About the Role

This role is a Permanent Part Time, Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm.

Are you a passionate Chef who loves creating healthy, delicious meals for children?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Childcare Chef to join our Wollert team on a permanent part‑time basis. In this role, you’ll do more than just cook, you’ll help shape children’s relationship with food. Through our Future Foodies program, you’ll inspire healthy habits, introduce new flavours, and create positive mealtime experiences that support children’s growth and wellbeing.

About You

You’re 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
  • Plan and prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks
  • Bring our Future Foodies program to life, encouraging healthy eating habits
  • Cater for allergies and specialised dietary needs
  • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance
  • Manage food ordering within budget
  • Build positive relationships with children, educators, and families

About the Centre

Join a team that loves what they do.

At Journey Early Learning Wollert, you'll become part of a warm, supportive team that is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for children and each other. Our 94-place centre has a welcoming, homely feel where collaboration, respect, and positivity are at the heart of our culture.

You'll be encouraged to bring your ideas to life, work alongside passionate educators, and make a genuine impact through play-based learning. With beautiful indoor and outdoor environments designed to inspire curiosity, every day brings new opportunities to explore, create, and celebrate children's achievements together.

If you're looking for a centre where you'll feel valued, supported, and part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together, Journey Wollert is the place for you.

Why You’ll Love Journey

  • Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
  • Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
  • Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Opportunities to connect with the community

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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