Childcare Kitchenhand | Bankstown North

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Annual leave loading

On-site parking

Wellbeing programs

Supportive culture

Job summary

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres – Bankstown NSW is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support our licensed childcare centers across Australia, starting in Bankstown. You will handle food preparation for morning tea, lunch, snacks, and assist with meal service to classrooms, while following food safety and hygiene procedures.

The role requires a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, a Working with Children Check, and a First Aid certificate, with shifts between 8:30am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Food safety certification and training required.
• Current Working with Children Check required.
• First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and snacks.
• Safe food handling for allergic/anaphylactic children.
• Meal plating and service to classrooms.
• Kitchen cleaning, dishwashing and general cleaning duties.
• Promote and market the centre to families and the community.
• Support Montessori teaching and communicate respectfully with families and staff.
• Attend meetings and comply with policies.
• Familiarize with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Food Safety

Communication

Teamwork

First Aid

Customer service

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres – Bankstown NSW

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe company with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life.

With 70+ centres across Australia, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way.

The Company

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe company with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life.

With 70+ centres across Australia, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're synonymous with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack
• Safe food handling for allergic/anaphylactic children
• Meal plating and service and taking to classrooms
• Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing
• Cleaning of office, staffroom, foyer and other areas if needed
• Cutting of varied meats
• Food safety and hygiene procedures
• Positively promote and market the centre to families and the community
• Be an advocate of the Montessori Method to parents and potential clients
• Respect and support colleagues by developing positive and ethical channels of communication that are based on principles of mutual respect, equity and fairness
• Attend meetings as requested
• Become familiar with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures

Key Competencies

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
• Be available for shifts between 8:30am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong understanding of the importance of family communications
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard
• Commitment to the holistic development of their class

Staff Benefits

• Generous staff discounts on childcare and large retailers
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• On-site parking
• Access to wellbeing programs (EAP)
• Strong focus on work-life-balance
• Great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive of all team members

Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team? We'd love to hear from you!