Childcare Kitchen Assistant — Montessori Setting

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts on childcare

17.5% annual leave loading

On-site parking

Access to wellbeing programs (EAP)

Work-life balance focus

Great company culture

Job summary

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres in South West Sydney seeks a dedicated Kitchen Hand for a full-time role in our busy early childhood kitchen. You will prepare meals for morning tea and lunch, ensure safe food handling for allergic children, plate and deliver to classrooms, and keep the kitchen clean.

Must hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a current Working with Children Check. We offer on-site parking, staff discounts and a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Understanding of food safety and handling procedures.
• Familiarity with childcare environments and Montessori settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for morning tea, lunch and snacks.
• Safe food handling for allergic children.
• Plate meals and deliver to classrooms.
• Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing.
• Office/staff areas cleaning as needed.
• Cut varied meats as required.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Promote the centre to families and community.
• Advocate Montessori methods to parents and clients.
• Respect and support colleagues with positive communication.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Familiarise with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Food safety

Childcare knowledge

Montessori affinity

Education

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres in South West Sydney seeks a dedicated Kitchen Hand for a full-time role in our busy early childhood kitchen. You will prepare meals for morning tea and lunch, ensure safe food handling for allergic children, plate and deliver to classrooms, and keep the kitchen clean.

Must hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a current Working with Children Check. We offer on-site parking, staff discounts and a supportive, collaborative team.