Childcare Kitchenhand | Northmead

Montessori Academy; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 30.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff discounts

Annual leave loading

On-site parking

Wellbeing program

Work-life balance

Company culture

Zusammenfassung

Montessori Academy in Sydney is seeking a kitchen assistant to support morning tea, lunch, and snacks across our centres. The role involves food preparation, safe handling for children with allergies, and helping with classroom meal service.

You will also assist with cleaning, promote the Montessori approach to families, and work in a supportive, collaborative team. A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and WWCC are preferred, with shifts from 8:30am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifikationen

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate must be current.
• Current Working with Children Check is required.
• First Aid Certificate is required or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Positively promote and market the centre to families and the community.
• Be an advocate of the Montessori Method to parents and potential clients.

Kenntnisse

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

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
• 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