Childcare Chef | Parap

New Centre. Recent Team. Be Part of the Journey from Day One.

Journey Early Learning is opening a brand-recent 98-place centre in Parap this November , and we’re looking for a passionate Childcare Chef to join our team.

This is your opportunity to start with a brand-new team, building connections with children, families and educators while helping create a welcoming centre community from the very beginning.

With our kitchen positioned at the heart of the centre, you’ll be a visible and valued part of each day – creating nutritious meals while connecting with the children who enjoy them.

Permanent Part time | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

About the Role

You’ll do more than prepare meals. Through our Future Foodies program, you’ll help children develop positive relationships with food, explore new flavours and build healthy habits.

You’ll be responsible for:
Preparing fresh, nutritious meals and snacks

Catering for allergies and dietary requirements

Bringing our Future Foodies program to life

Managing food ordering and kitchen requirements

Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene





Building positive connections with children, families and educators

About You

You’re organised, creative and passionate about creating healthy food children will enjoy.

Key Requirements:
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Commercial Cookery qualifications (preferred)

Experience preparing nutritious meals for children

Strong knowledge of allergies and dietary requirements

Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis (or willingness to obtain)

Completed National Child Safety Training

A paid Working With Children Check (OCHRE CARD)

Why You’ll Love Journey

Join a brand-new centre and foundation team

Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)

Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Supportive leadership and a collaborative team

Safeguarding Children

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, secure and protected every day.

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