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Childcare Chef | Epsom

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Cook to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for all children at our Epsom Centre.

Centre Overview:

Journey Early Learning Epsom, formerly known as Country Buddies Bendigo, is a purpose-built centre catering for 130 children between the ages of six months and six years. Our centre is a place that sparks curiosity, wonder and joy in all educators, children and visitors. Our Centre Manager, Jeanette, is passionate about fostering children’s development as well as establishing positive and engaging relationships with our families. The team at Epsom is built on the foundations of connection, communication, and consideration.  

About you:

You are creative and adventurous in the kitchen with a strong passion for nutrition, sustainability and incorporating your kitchen into the rooms. You will work as part of the centre team, building strong relationships with educators, children, and families.

Key skills and requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to providing healthy, nutritious meals for children of all ages
• Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates

About the role:

This is a permanent part-time opportunity with hours across Monday to Friday. 

As our new Childcare Chef, it is your role to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals that consists of all meals and snacks.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Bringing the Journey Values of connection, communication and consideration to life and reflect this in everyday practice.
• Ability to adhere to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct
• Ensuring that food provisions are purchased in accordance with the menu and budget requirements.
• Ensuring that the presentation of meals is appetising and appealing to all children
• Carrying out health, hygiene, and safety procedures according to Child Care Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Legislations, Duty of Care and the Centre policy and procedure documents.
• Consulting families regarding the nutritional requirements for their children.
• Regulating temperatures of all kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, fridges etc)
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities and managing the record keeping of these.
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
• Lead and mentor other kitchen staff

Who are we?

At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars.

• Trust & Belief
• Support & Wellbeing
• Growth & Development
• Passion & Possibilities

What we offer:

• 80% off Childcare Discounts*
• 10% Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

*Terms and conditions apply.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to be part of our team’s success – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

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.