Kitchen Hand

Journey Early Learning Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Anniversary Gifts

Paid Birthday Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Access to retail and lifestyle rewards

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Group in Gumdale is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support our children's healthy eating program. You’ll assist in food preparation, keep the kitchen clean and uphold high food-safety standards.

You’ll work alongside our centre team, build positive relationships with children, educators and families, and contribute to a welcoming environment through nutritious meals and snacks.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must hold a Paid Working With Children Check (Blue Card).

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen to high standards.
• Support food safety practices throughout the day.
• Build positive relationships with children, educators and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Food preparation

Reliability

Organization

Education

First Aid Certificate

Asthma/Anaphylaxis awareness

Blue Card (Paid Working With Children Check)

Job description

Kitchen Hand | Gumdale

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
• Must hold a Paid Working With Children Check (Blue Card)

What we offer:

• Childcare discounts*
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• *terms and conditions apply

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.

Safeguarding Children

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.