Childcare - Kitchenhand for Mount Pritchard Centre | Full time

Montessori Academy; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; 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)

Strong focus on work-life-balance

Great company culture that is fun, pro

Job summary

Montessori Academy in Mount Pritchard is seeking a Kitchenhand to support daily meal preparation and service for our childcare centre. You will handle food prep for meals, maintain safety, hygiene, and assist with plate-up and classroom delivery.

You will ensure allergy-safe practices, assist with kitchen cleaning, and help promote a positive centre image to families, working collaboratively with a friendly team in a Montessori environment.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate required or in progress.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard.
• Commitment to holistic development of children in the centre.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and snacks.
• Safe food handling for allergic/anaphylactic children.
• Meal plating and service and delivering to classrooms.
• Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing; maintain hygiene standards.
• Cleaning of office, staffroom, foyer and other areas as needed.
• Cutting of varied meats and food safety procedures.
• Promote the centre to families and the community.
• Advocate Montessori Method to parents and clients.
• Support colleagues with respectful, cooperative communication.
• Attend meetings and learn Montessori Academy Policies & Procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Food safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Childcare - Kitchenhand for Mount Pritchard Centre | Full time

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 with you every step of the way.

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
• 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