Kids' Kitchen Helper — Nutritious Meals

Guardian; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathways

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing programs

Recognition and rewards

Employee referral opportunities

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children in a safe, clean environment. You will assist with food preparation, serving, cleaning, stock rotation and daily kitchen tasks, while promoting healthy eating and positive food experiences for children and Educators.

Join a supportive team, learn on the job, and contribute to children's health and wellbeing through high standards of hygiene and delicious,

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, hospitality, food service, or childcare is desirable
• Food Handling Certificate or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is desirable; knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene
• Awareness of responsibilities under current Child Protection Laws
• Current Working with Children’s Check or state equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks for children
• Supporting daily kitchen operations, including cleaning, food preparation, and stock rotation
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene
• Ensuring kitchen equipment, utensils, and prep areas are clean and organized
• Supporting individual dietary, allergy, cultural, and medical requirements
• Building positive relationships with children, educators, families, and the wider centre community
• Contributing to children's health, wellbeing, and positive food experiences each day

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Child protection awareness

Working with Children Check

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children in a safe, clean environment. You will assist with food preparation, serving, cleaning, stock rotation and daily kitchen tasks, while promoting healthy eating and positive food experiences for children and Educators.

Join a supportive team, learn on the job, and contribute to children's health and wellbeing through high standards of hygiene and delicious,