Chef

Journey Early Learning Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educator Worker Retention Payments (EW

Birthday leave & anniversary recogn.

Mental Health First Aid & EAP

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Community connection opportunities

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Wollert VIC is seeking a passionate Childcare Chef to create healthy, delicious meals for children and support their wellbeing through our Future Foodies program. This permanent, part-time role runs Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm.

You'll plan balanced menus, cater for allergies, manage food orders within budget, and engage with educators, children, and families to promote healthy eating.

Qualifications

• Food safety and handling skills with child-focused meals.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Ability to plan balanced, nutritious meals for children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Cater for allergies and specialised dietary needs.
• Manage food ordering within budget.
• Build positive relationships with children, educators, and families.
• Bring the Future Foodies program to life and promote healthy eating.

Skills

Food Safety Supervisor

Commercial Cookery

Nutrition for children

Allergies & dietary needs

First Aid & safety training

National Child Safety Training

Education

Commercial Cookery qualifications

Job description

Journey Early Learning Careers – Wollert VIC

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 Wollert 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.

This role is a Permanent Part Time, Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm.

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
• Plan and prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks
• Bring our Future Foodies program to life, encouraging healthy eating habits
• Cater for allergies and specialised dietary needs
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance
• Manage food ordering within budget
• Build positive relationships with children, educators, and families

About the Centre

Join a team that loves what they do.

At Journey Early Learning Wollert, you'll become part of a warm, supportive team that is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for children and each other. Our 94-place centre has a welcoming, homely feel where collaboration, respect, and positivity are at the heart of our culture.

You’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas to life, work alongside passionate educators, and make a genuine impact through play-based learning. With beautiful indoor and outdoor environments designed to inspire curiosity, every day brings new opportunities to explore, create, and celebrate children’s achievements together.

Why You’ll Love Journey

• Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
• Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
• Opportunities to connect with the community

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.