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Childcare Chef | Dakabin  

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: 

Our service is special because we see our educators as family, we work to ensure that they are all excited to come to work each day and are appreciated. We have special events and moments to celebrate achievements and go above and beyond to support our team. We are actively engaged in the community with excursions and incursions – lots of fun and laughter!

At our Dakabin centre, we pride ourselves on creating a truly special environment where our educators are more than just staff – they’re family. We foster a supportive and positive workplace where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and excited to come to work each day.

We love celebrating achievements, big and small, through special events and meaningful moments that bring our team together. Our strong community connections shine through in our regular excursions and engaging incursions, bringing lots of fun, laughter, and learning for everyone involved.

As a 105-place childcare centre, we’re big enough to offer amazing opportunities, yet small enough to maintain a close-knit, caring culture.

About the role: 

This is a Permanent Part-time opportunity, across Monday to Friday 6.30AM -2.30PM.

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 

About us: 

At Journey Early Learning, we aim to create a safe, secure, homely environment where everyone feels welcome. Our future is one filled with endless possibilities and growth opportunities, and together, we’ve developed an educational approach that is inspiring, stimulating and encouraging.  

When it comes to early learning, our educators have a vital role to play. Journey educators are passionate, considerate, educated, inspirational and welcoming. Our educators understand that learning is a journey and enjoy developing deeper connections with children, families, and the wider community. 

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. 

www.journey.edu.au  

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