Kids’ Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Part-Time

Guardian Childcare & Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education Sunbury is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support the centre chef in preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children and Educators. You will assist with food preparation and learning activities related to healthy eating.

The role is part-time (15 hours per week, Mon-Fri) with flexible shifts and a collaborative team culture focused on safety, learning, and positive experiences for children.

Qualifications

• Certification in Food Handling and food safety is desirable.
• Knowledge of Child Protection Laws awareness.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC for VIC) is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Ensure meals respect medical conditions, dietary preferences and cultural considerations.
• Maintain children's health and wellbeing through safe food handling.
• Build relationships with centre Chef, children, educators and families.
• Uphold best practice food safety and hygienic standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene practices

Teamwork

Education

Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (desirable)

Job description

Guardian Childcare & Education Sunbury is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support the centre chef in preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children and Educators. You will assist with food preparation and learning activities related to healthy eating.

The role is part-time (15 hours per week, Mon-Fri) with flexible shifts and a collaborative team culture focused on safety, learning, and positive experiences for children.