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Childcare Chef | Gumdale

🌟 About the Role

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 Gumdale 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.

Permanent Part-time | 37.5 hours per week | 6:30am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

💛 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

🍎 Your Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks
• Bring our Future Foodies program to life, encouraging healthy eating habits
• Create engaging, child‑friendly mealtime experiences
• 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

🎁 Why You’ll 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

🛡 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.