Chef

Journey Early Learning Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new centre and foundation team

Educator Worker Retention Payments (Ew

Paid birthday leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Supportive leadership and aCollaborati

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Group in Parap, NT is opening a brand-new 98-place centre this November, and we’re seeking a Childcare Chef to join from day one. You’ll prepare nutritious meals, cater for allergies, and be part of a newly formed kitchen team at the heart of the centre.

This part-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) offers you the chance to engage with children, families and educators through our Future Foodies program, build healthy habits, and contribute to a welcoming

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate required.
• Commercial Cookery qualifications preferred.
• Experience preparing nutritious meals for children.
• Strong knowledge of allergies and dietary requirements.
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis or willingness to obtain.
• Completed National Child Safety Training and a paid Working With Children Check (OCHRE CARD).

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Catering for allergies and dietary requirements.
• Bringing the Future Foodies program to life in the kitchen.
• Managing food ordering and kitchen requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Building positive connections with children, families and educators.

Skills

Organised

Creative

Allergy awareness

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Commercial Cookery qualifications

OCHRE Card / Working With Children Check

First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification

Job description

Childcare Chef | Parap

Location: Parap, NT

New Centre. New Team. Be Part of the Journey from Day One.

Journey Early Learning is opening a brand-new 98-place centre in Parap this November, and we’re looking for a passionate Childcare Chef to 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 our Future Foodies program, 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

About You

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
• Strong 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 a brand-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

Safeguarding Children

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, secure and protected every day.