Early Childhood - Kitchen Assistant

Green Leaves Early Learning; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 60% off gap fee

Weekly pay

Barista-made coffee on us

Breakfast on us

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning is seeking a kitchen support role to help the Centre Chef prepare nutritious meals and purees, while respecting dietary needs for children. You will greet families with barista coffees and assist in culinary classes alongside Educators.

Maintain strict food safety, uphold kitchen cleanliness, and support daily operations with strong time management and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Food safety certificate required.
• Working with Children Check current and valid.
• Child protection and national safety training certificates current.
• First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012) current.
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and purees, and accommodate dietary needs for babies and children.
• Greet families with a warm, friendly smile and provide barista-made coffees and freshly baked treats when required.
• Provide culinary classes alongside the Centre Chef and Educators.
• Maintain high food safety standards and a clean, safe kitchen per Food Authority and Green Leaves standards.
• Assist in daily kitchen operations, managing time and communication to ensure smooth service.

Education

Current Food Safety Certificate

Current Working with Children Check

Current Child Protection and National Safety Training Certificates

Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)

National Police Clearance (last 6 months)

Job description

Excite the children with your food wizardry – inspiring them to be curious and intrigued by all types of fruits and vegetables!

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we take pride in creating a learning environment that inspires children to explore taste and flavour. Working closely with the Centre Chef, each day you can:

• Use your extraordinary culinary skills to support the Centre Chef in preparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, as well as working to dietary requirements for babies and children
• Greet our wonderful families with a big, warm, friendly smile each day, and wow them with your barista-made coffees and freshly baked treats (barista training provided if required)
• Provide thoughtful culinary classes alongside our Centre Chef and Educators
• Ensure the highest level of food safety by maintaining a clean and safe kitchen in accordance with the Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning Standards
• Combine your amazing time management and communication skills to support the kitchen in running each day smoothly.

In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

• A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
• Childcare Discount- 60% off the gap fee
• Weekly pay
• The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs
• Exclusive access to our supplier discount program
• From our Annual Wellness Week to complimentary flu shots, we support your wellbeing year-round
• Start your day right with Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee on us!
• Access to our online Green Leaves library
• Our Acknowledge platform, celebrating team achievements through shared eCards of support

About You:

• Current Food Safety Certificate
• Current and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
• Current Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
• Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work hours between 8.30 am and 1:30 pm
• The willingness to step up into the Chef’s role when they are absent from the Centre from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.

Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.