Centre Chef | St Albans Shape healthy futures through food, care and connection. At Journey Early Learning, we know that every moment in a child’s day matters -including the meals they share. Our Centre Chef plays a meaningful role in supporting children’s wellbeing, development and sense of belonging through fresh, nourishing food made with care. We’re looking for a passionate and organised Chef to join our St Albans centre and become an integral part of our community. Across Monday to Friday - flexible working hours for the right candidate! Your Purpose You’ll create healthy, balanced meals that fuel children’s development while fostering a love of food through positive, engaging experiences. Working alongside our educators, you’ll bring our Future Foodies program to life each day. Our Future Foodies Program At Journey, our kitchen is more than a place to prepare meals — it’s where curiosity and lifelong healthy habits begin. As our Chef, you’ll help children explore food in meaningful and fun ways: ✨ Interactive experiences Learning through food Healthy habits for life Food awareness Celebrating diversity ️ Positive mealtimes Your impact goes beyond the plate! You help shape children’s confidence, wellbeing and relationship with food. ️ Your Day-to-Day Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks Cater for dietary, medical, and cultural requirements Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen Manage ordering, stock, and budgets Collaborate with educators to enhance mealtime experiences Build strong relationships with children, families, and your team ✅ What You’ll Bring Experience in a Chef/Cook role (early learning or large-scale cooking advantageous) Paid WWCC Passion for child nutrition and wellbeing Knowledge of food safety, allergies, and dietary needs Confidence in menu planning aligned to nutritional guidelines Strong organisation and time management Why Join Journey Early Learning? Trust & Belief We trust you to bring your expertise into the kitchen and take ownership of children’s nutrition and wellbeing. Support & Wellbeing Be part of a caring, collaborative team where your contribution is valued and supported every day. Growth & Development With a growing network of centres, there are real opportunities to progress your career. Passion & Possibilities Your role makes a genuine difference — and we celebrate that impact. What We Offer We’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and success. Educator Worker Retention Payment (Paid Weekly) 80% Childcare Discount Paid Birthday Leave Dedicated Chef mentor ️ Anniversary Gifts Mental Health First Aid training Employee Assistance Program Retail & lifestyle discounts ️ Excursions and community engagement encouraged ♀️ T&Cs apply. If you’re ready to bring your passion for food into a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join Journey Early Learning St Albans. Back to job listing
