Kitchen Hand

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Weekly pay

Career development

Supplier discounts

Wellbeing program

Barista coffee

Library access

Team recognition

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning is seeking a kitchen-focused professional in Melbourne to support the Centre Chef with nutritious meals and baby-friendly purees. You will greet families with a warm smile, offer barista-made coffees, and deliver small culinary classes alongside educators.

Responsibilities include maintaining high food-safety standards, assisting with daily kitchen operations, and stepping into the Chef’s role during early hours.

Qualifications

• Current Food Safety Certificate.
• Current VIC Working with Children's Check.
• Current VIC Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates.
• Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012).
• National Police Clearance in the last 6 months.
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week.
• Willingness to step up into the Chef’s role when absent (6:30 am–2:30 pm, Mon–Fri).

Responsibilities

• Assist Centre Chef with nutritious meals and purees.
• Greet families with warm hospitality and provide barista coffees.
• Provide culinary classes with Educators.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety to comply with standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations and time management.

Skills

Food safety

Barista service

Hospitality

Job description

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Job Description

Excite the children with your food wizardry – inspiring them to be curious and intrigued by all types of fruits and vegetables!

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we take pride in creating a learning environment that inspires children to explore taste and flavour. Working closely with the Centre Chef, each day you can:

• Use your extraordinary culinary skills to support the Centre Chef in preparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, as well as working to dietary requirements for babies and children
• Greet our wonderful families with a big, warm, friendly smile each day, and wow them with your barista-made coffees and freshly baked treats (barista training provided if required)
• Provide thoughtful culinary classes alongside our Centre Chef and Educators
• Ensure the highest level of food safety by maintaining a clean and safe kitchen in accordance with the Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning Standards
• Combine your amazing time-management and communication skills to help the kitchen run smoothly each day.

In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

• A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
• Childcare Discount- 60% off the gap fee
• Weekly pay
• The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs
• Exclusive access to our supplier discount program
• From our Annual Wellness Week to complimentary flu shots, we support your wellbeing year-round
• Start your day right with Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee on us!
• Access to our online Green Leaves library
• Our Acknowledge platform, celebrating team achievements through shared eCards of support

About You:

• Current Food Safety Certificate
• Current VIC Working with Children's Check
• Current VIC Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
• Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week
• The willingness to step up into the Chef’s role when they are absent from the Centre from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Make Your Move!

If you are excited to bring your foodie imagination into your next role, then make your move and apply now!

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.

Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the Victorian Child Safe Standards.