Kitchen Hand

Journey Early Learning Careers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anniversary Gifts to recognise you

Employee Assistance Program

Access to retail and lifestyle discou

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Careers in Gumdale is seeking a Kitchen Hand to join our centre team. You will help prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snack options for the children, while supporting healthy mealtimes and a clean kitchen environment.

You'll work Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, assisting with food preparation, maintaining high hygiene standards, and collaborating with educators to support children's health and wellbeing through wholesome meals.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience desirable.
• Passion for healthy, nutritious food.
• Strong hygiene and food safety practices.
• Team player with reliability and organization.
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal service.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and work area.
• Support high standards of food safety throughout the day.
• Engage positively with children, educators and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Hygiene

Food safety

Reliability

Organized

Education

First Aid Certificate

Asthma and Anaphylaxis awareness

Job description

Journey Early Learning Careers – Gumdale QLD

Bring your passion for food to our Gumdale Centre!

Journey Early Learning is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Kitchen Hand to join our Gumdale team. You’ll play an important role in preparing fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for the children in our care, while supporting healthy and enjoyable mealtimes.

Monday – Friday | 35 hours per week

About the role:

As a Kitchen Hand, you’ll work alongside our kitchen and centre team to help provide healthy and enjoyable mealtimes for our children.

You’ll support food preparation, maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen, and help ensure high standards of food safety are maintained throughout the day.

You’ll also have the opportunity to build positive relationships with children, educators and families and contribute to a welcoming centre environment.

About you:

You’re reliable, organised and enjoy working as part of a team. You take pride in maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and have a genuine interest in supporting children’s health and wellbeing through nutritious food.

Key skills and requirements:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment is desirable
• A genuine passion for preparing healthy and nutritious food
• Strong understanding of hygiene and food safety practices
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, organised and able to manage daily kitchen tasks
• Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates, or willingness to obtain

What we offer:

• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working with a team and want to play an important role in supporting children’s health and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, secure and protected every day.