Centre Chef | Tatura

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 Tatura centre and become an integral part of our community.

Monday to Friday | flexible 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)

Passion for child nutrition and wellbeing

Knowledge of food safety, allergies, and dietary needs

Confidence in menu planning aligned to nutritional guidelines

Solid 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 Tatura.

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