Kids Kitchen Assistant: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

Oxanda group.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Bluebird Early Education in Victoria is seeking a Kitchen Hand to join our caring team. Working 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, you will support the Centre Chef by planning and preparing nutritious meals for children aged 0 to 6, including puree options and special dietary requirements.

You will maintain a safe, hygienic kitchen in line with our nutrition policy, interact with educators, children and families to foster community, and assist with running cooking programs as needed.

Qualifications

• A completed vocational qualification in commercial cookery.
• Food safety certificates.
• Experience and passion for cooking nutritious foods suitable for children 0–6 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily nutritious meals for children 0–6, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
• Prepare meals meeting dietary requirements and allergies.
• Adhere to the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines.
• Interact with Educators, children, and families to foster community.
• Run cooking programs for children as needed.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen per centre policies.
• Support the Centre Chef with all kitchen tasks.

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Organised

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Vocational qualification in commercial cookery

Job description

Bluebird Early Education in Victoria is seeking a Kitchen Hand to join our caring team. Working 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, you will support the Centre Chef by planning and preparing nutritious meals for children aged 0 to 6, including puree options and special dietary requirements.

You will maintain a safe, hygienic kitchen in line with our nutrition policy, interact with educators, children and families to foster community, and assist with running cooking programs as needed.