Childcare Chef | Wallan
Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Cook to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for all children at our Wallan Centre.
Centre Overview:
Conveniently situated just off the Northern Highway on Wellington Street, Journey Early Learning Wallan offers care for up to 110 children aged from six weeks to six years old. Community involvement is integral to our centre, which is why we regularly welcome organisations such as Wallan Fruit & Veg, FES, and the local police. These interactions strengthen our ties with the community.
About you:
You are creative and adventurous in the kitchen with a strong passion for nutrition, sustainability and incorporating your kitchen into the rooms. You will work as part of the centre team, building strong relationships with educators, children, and families.
Key skills and requirements:
Holds Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Relevant Commerical Cookery Certificates (preferred)
Demonstrated commitment to providing healthy, nutritious meals for children of all ages
Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates
About the role:
This is a permanent part-time opportunity with hours across Monday to Friday.
As our recent Childcare Chef, it is your role to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals that consists of all meals and snacks.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Bringing the Journey Values of connection, communication and consideration to life and reflect this in everyday practice.
Ability to adhere to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct
Ensuring that food provisions are purchased in accordance with the menu and budget requirements.
Ensuring that the presentation of meals is appetising and appealing to all children
Carrying out health, hygiene, and safety procedures according to Child Care Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Legislations, Duty of Care and the Centre policy and procedure documents.
Consulting families regarding the nutritional requirements for their children.
Regulating temperatures of all kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, fridges etc)
Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities and managing the record keeping of these.
Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
Lead and mentor other kitchen staff
Who are we?
At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars.
Trust & Belief
Support & Wellbeing
Growth & Development
Passion & Possibilities
What we offer:
80% off Childcare Discounts*
10% Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
Paid Birthday Leave
Mental Health First Aid
Employee Assistance Program
Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions
- Terms and conditions apply.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to be part of our team’s success – apply now!
Join us at Journey Early Learning… where it all begins.
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm