Childcare Chef | Wallan Central
Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Chef to join our Wallan Central 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 Wallan Central is a purpose-built, 104-place centre conveniently located on Windham Street. Thoughtfully designed to feel warm, welcoming and homelike, our centre is a space where curiosity is nurtured and every day is an adventure—for children, families, and educators alike.
At Journey, we embrace a play-based educational approach, encouraging children to explore and learn through a wide variety of experiences. Our expansive outdoor environment features purpose-built playscapes and sensory water play areas, designed to spark creativity and discovery.
Journey Wallan Central is also committed to providing rich learning beyond the classroom. Through exciting excursions and community engagement, we create meaningful connections and inspire flexible, spontaneous learning opportunities.
Led by a passionate Centre Leadership Team with over 20 years of combined experience, you’ll be supported, valued, and empowered to grow in your career. Join us in building something special from the very beginning.
About the role:
This is a Permanent Part-time opportunity, across Monday to Friday
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:
*Terms and 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.
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
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