Kitchen & Barista Assistant — Early Learning Center

Green Leaves Group; Queensland; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare Discount

Weekly pay

Wellbeing programs

Breakfast and barista coffee on us

Professional development

Supplier discount program

Acknowledge platform

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and purees, while maintaining food safety standards. You will greet families with warmth, provide barista-made coffees and fresh treats, and run culinary classes with educators.

The role involves 20–25 hours per week, with opportunity to step up when the Chef is absent. Applicants should hold a current Food Safety Certificate, Working with Children Check, and First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Proven time management and communication abilities.
• Experience or willingness to learn barista skills for coffee service.
• Food safety certification and child-safety training are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and purees.
• Maintain high food safety standards and kitchen cleanliness.
• Greet families and provide barista-made coffees and fresh treats.
• Provide culinary classes alongside Educators.
• Support daily kitchen operations to run smoothly.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Barista skills

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Working with Children Check

Child Protection and Safety Training

First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)

National Police Clearance

Job description

Green Leaves Early Learning is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and purees, while maintaining food safety standards. You will greet families with warmth, provide barista-made coffees and fresh treats, and run culinary classes with educators.

The role involves 20–25 hours per week, with opportunity to step up when the Chef is absent. Applicants should hold a current Food Safety Certificate, Working with Children Check, and First Aid/CPR.