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Childcare Chef | Sale
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 Sale Centre.
About Journey Early Learning – Sale
At Journey Early Learning Sale, you're part of a family dedicated to giving children a strong start in life. We are a 110 place Centre serving children from six weeks to six years, creating learning environments that are more than classrooms — they're magical spaces where imaginations thrive, friendships form, and young minds bloom. We are deeply connected to the Sale community, taking pride in fostering bonds between our children and their surroundings. Our team actively engages with the local community, instilling a sense of familiarity and respect for the environment that every child will carry with them.
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 Commercial 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 new Childcare Chef, it is your role to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals that consist 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 secure 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.
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📌 Childcare Chef
🏢 Journey Early Learning Group
📍 Sale