We're Hiring!

🍳 Centre Chef | St Albans

Shape healthy futures through food, care and connection.

At Journey Early Learning, we know that every moment in a child’s day matters -including the meals they share. Our Centre Chef plays a meaningful role in supporting children’s wellbeing, development and sense of belonging through fresh, nourishing food made with care.

We’re looking for a passionate and organised Chef to join our St Albans centre and become an integral part of our community.
Across Monday to Friday - flexible working hours for the right candidate! 

🌱 Your Purpose

You’ll create healthy, balanced meals that fuel children’s development while fostering a love of food through positive, engaging experiences. Working alongside our educators, you’ll bring our Future Foodies program to life each day.

🍓 Our Future Foodies Program

At Journey, our kitchen is more than a place to prepare meals — it’s where curiosity and lifelong healthy habits begin.

As our Chef, you’ll help children explore food in meaningful and fun ways:

✨ Interactive experiences
🌈 Learning through food
🥕 Healthy habits for life
🌿 Food awareness
🌍 Celebrating diversity
🍽️ Positive mealtimes

Your impact goes beyond the plate! You help shape children’s confidence, wellbeing and relationship with food.

🍽️ Your Day-to-Day

• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks
• Cater for dietary, medical, and cultural requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen
• Manage ordering, stock, and budgets
• Collaborate with educators to enhance mealtime experiences
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and your team

✅ What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a Chef/Cook role (early learning or large-scale cooking advantageous)
• Paid WWCC 
• Passion for child nutrition and wellbeing
• Knowledge of food safety, allergies, and dietary needs
• Confidence in menu planning aligned to nutritional guidelines
• Strong organisation and time management
  
  

💛 Why Join Journey Early Learning?

Trust & Belief

We trust you to bring your expertise into the kitchen and take ownership of children’s nutrition and wellbeing.

Support & Wellbeing

Be part of a caring, collaborative team where your contribution is valued and supported every day.

Growth & Development

With a growing network of centres, there are real opportunities to progress your career.

Passion & Possibilities

Your role makes a genuine difference — and we celebrate that impact.

What We Offer 🎁

We’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and success.

• Educator Worker Retention Payment (Paid Weekly) 💸
• 80% Childcare Discount* 👶
• Paid Birthday Leave 🎉
• Dedicated Chef mentor 🍽️
• Anniversary Gifts 🎈
• Mental Health First Aid training 🧠
• Employee Assistance Program 🌿
• Retail & lifestyle discounts 🛍️
• Excursions and community engagement encouraged 🚶‍♀️🌱
  
  *T&Cs apply.

If you’re ready to bring your passion for food into a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and join Journey Early Learning St Albans.