- 496080
- Tatura, VIC
- Cook
- Permanent Part time

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- 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.

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- 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.

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- 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:

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- Interactive experiences

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- Learning through food

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- Healthy habits for life

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- Food awareness

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- Celebrating diversity

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- Positive mealtimes

Your impact goes beyond the plate! You help shape children’s confidence, wellbeing and relationship with food.

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- Your Day-to-Day

- Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks
- Cater for dietary, medical, and cultural requirements
- Maintain a secure, 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

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- 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
- Strong organisation and time management

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- 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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