Kitchen Assistant

TLC Early Learning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

TLC Early Learning Mordialloc is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support our Cook in preparing nutritious meals, ensuring safe handling of ingredients, and maintaining a clean, well-organised kitchen environment for the children in our care.

This part-time role offers hands-on experience in a vibrant early learning setting, with opportunities to learn food safety practices, stock management, and teamwork, while making a positive difference to children's health and wellbeing every day.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, café, childcare or food prep.
• Genuine interest in children’s health and wellbeing.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of food safety and safe handling practices.
• Understand dietary requirements and allergies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and ingredient washing.
• Support the Cook with meal preparation and food service.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen environment.
• Clean and store kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Assist with stock control and receiving deliveries.
• Follow food safety regulations and allergy management requirements.
• Maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Good communication

Basic cooking

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety qualification

Working with Children Check

Police Check

First Aid qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about food, organisation and creating positive experiences for children?

TLC Early Learning Mordialloc is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support our Cook in preparing nutritious meals and maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised kitchen environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of children each day.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of our early learning kitchen. Working closely with the Cook, you’ll assist with food preparation, kitchen organisation, stock management and food safety compliance to ensure nutritious meals are delivered to children in a safe and efficient manner.

This is a part-time opportunity based at our beautiful Early Learning Centre in Mordialloc.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with meal and ingredient preparation, including washing, chopping and measuring ingredients
• Support the Cook with meal preparation and food service
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment
• Clean and store kitchen equipment, utensils and workstations
• Assist with stock control and receiving deliveries
• Follow food safety regulations and allergy management requirements
• Maintain a safe and compliant workplace

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, café, childcare or food preparation environment
• A genuine interest in supporting children's health and wellbeing
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Basic cooking and food preparation skills
• Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling practices
• An understanding of dietary requirements and allergies
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Working with Children Check
• Police Check
• Current First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Food Safety qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Full working rights in Australia

Why Join TLC?

At TLC, we are committed to providing exceptional care and education within a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be joining a passionate team that values collaboration, respect and continuous improvement while making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.

We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.

Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally.

TLC Healthcare encourage all people of different backgrounds to apply.

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.