Early Childhood Kitchenhand for Mount Pritchard Centre | Full time

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; 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, and

professional, and supportive of all

Job summary

Montessori Academy is seeking a dedicated kitchen/food services team member to support morning to late afternoon meal preparations for our childcare centres. The role emphasizes safe food handling, allergen awareness, and respectful communication with families and staff, aligned with Montessori principles.

You will contribute to a positive, supportive environment, promote the centre to families, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety across centre operations.

Qualifications

• 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 family communications
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard
• Commitment to the holistic development of their class

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

Job description

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