Childcare Chef
Journey Early Learning
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
Posted 09/04/2026
Closes 09/05/2026
Ocean Grove, 3226, Victoria
Full time
Full time Chef Position available at - Ocean Grove, Geelong. Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Cook to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for all children
This is a full-time opportunity, and we welcome applicants who are seeking sponsorship (subclass 482).
Benefits
- 80% off Childcare Discounts
- Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Access to visible leaders and founders
- Mental Health First Aid
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning
- Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development
- Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy
- High-quality resources and environments
- Core values that we live and breath
Tasks & responsibilities
As our new Childcare Cook, it is your role to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals that consists of all meals and snacks. Working set hours across Monday to Friday, you will prepare menus, accommodating the dietary requirements and allergies of all children at the centre.
We are genuinely committed to investing in our people. We will offer you the tools, training and support needed in your new role.
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
Qualifications & experience
- An AQF recognised Certificate III, along with at least two years of on-the-job training.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing healthy, nutritious meals for children of all ages
- Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates
Journey Early Learning
As a provider of early childhood education, we aim to create a safe, secure, and homely environment where everyone feels welcome. We’ve developed an educational approach that is inspiring, stimulating and encouraging for all our children across VIC, QLD, and NT. When it comes to early learning, our educators have a vital role to play. Journey educators are passionate, considerate, educated, inspirational and welcoming. Our educators understand that learning is a journey and enjoy developing deeper connections with children, families, and the wider community.
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