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Childcare Chef | Gumdale

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Chef to join our Gumdale centre 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: 

Journey Early Learning Gumdale is nestled in a warm and welcoming community, surrounded by local shops and businesses that help foster a strong sense of connection and belonging. We pride ourselves on our close relationships with nearby schools, supporting our Kinder+ Program and ensuring a smooth and confident transition into school life.

At Journey Gumdale, we celebrate every family as unique. Through genuine connection, thoughtful consideration, and open communication, we support each child’s individual learning journey. Our age-specific learning environments are designed to nurture development, with three spacious, natural outdoor play areas that invite exploration and creativity. Plus, our on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily to fuel curious minds and growing bodies.

We’d love for you to join our Journey community—where children thrive, families are supported, and meaningful connections are made every day

About the role: 

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 

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