Job Description
New Centre.
New Team.
Be Part of the Journey from Day One.
Journey Early Learning is opening abrand-new 98-place centre in Parap this November, and we're looking for a passionateChildcare Chefto 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 ourFuture Foodiesprogram, 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
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
Solid 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 abrand-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
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority.
Through ourSee, Act, Tellframework, we are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, secure and protected every day.
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