Childcare Chef | Gumdale

About the Role

Are you a passionate Chef who loves creating healthy, delicious meals for children?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Childcare Chef to join our Gumdale team on a permanent part‑time basis. In this role, you’ll do more than just cook, you’ll help shape children’s relationship with food. Through our Future Foodies program, you’ll inspire healthy habits, introduce new flavours, and create positive mealtime experiences that support children’s growth and wellbeing.

Permanent Part-time | 37.5 hours per week | 6:30am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

About You

You’re creative, organised, and confident in the kitchen, with a genuine passion for nutrition and early learning. You enjoy being part of a centre community and engaging with children about food and healthy choices.

Key skills and requirements:

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Commercial Cookery qualifications (preferred)

Experience preparing nutritious meals for children

Strong understanding of allergies and dietary requirements

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

Must have completed National Child Safety Training

About the Role

As our Childcare Chef, you'll:

Prepare fresh, nutritious and balanced meals and snacks for children





Bring our Future Foodies program to life through engaging food experiences and opportunities for children to explore ingredients, flavours and healthy eating

Collaborate with educators to support food-related learning experiences and cooking activities

Cater to individual dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences

Plan menus, manage food ordering and maintain kitchen supplies

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation

Build meaningful relationships with children, families and educators

Be a consistent, approachable and friendly presence across the centre

Why You’ll Love Journey

Family-friendly weekday hours with no weekend shifts

Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)

Childcare Discounts

Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Supportive leadership and a welcoming team environment

Opportunities for career development

Be part of our Future Foodies program, inspiring children's curiosity and love of food

Safeguarding Children

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure, and protected every day.

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