Kitchen Hand

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

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 support the kitchen in running each day smoothly.

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- 75% off the gap fee
• Weekly pays
• A strong support network, including daily guidance from the Centre's Educational Leader
• 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 and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
• Current 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.

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 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.