Kitchen Hand

Children First Early Education; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Workers Retention Payment

75% childcare fee discount

Discounts from brands and retailers

Novated vehicle leasing

Great work-life balance

Free annual health certifications

Job summary

Children First Early Learning Berserker seeks a Kitchen Hand to prepare, cook and present nutritious meals for children from 4 months to 6 years, across breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. You will assist in menu planning, catering to allergies and dietary needs, and work with budgets and suppliers.

You will maintain a clean, safe kitchen in line with Food Authority requirements, and may provide barista services for families.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (preferred but not essential).
• Current food handling/food safety certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current Blue Card, approved First Aid, National Child Safety training, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.
• Experience with menu planning and nutrition.
• Previous experience running a kitchen, childcare or similar catering environment.
• Reliable, positive and well-organised person.
• Excellent time management skills and confident in managing a kitchen.
• Barista service for families (on the job training provided).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious foods for children aged 4 months to 6 years for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
• Engage in menu planning in line with nutrition policy and dietary requirements.
• Work within budgets and with local suppliers.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen per Food Authority requirements.

Skills

Time management

Organised

Barista service

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Children First Early Learning Berserker is seeking a highly skilled Kitchen Hand for our beautiful, state of the art service!

This is a Permanent Part Time position to work Monday - Friday, up to 15 hours per week!

About your new role:

You will assist in preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods on time that are suitable for children aged 4 months to 6 years for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, including the preparation of purees and special dietary meals.

You will engage in menu planning, in accordance with the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines, including catering for children with allergy, intolerance and religious requirements.

You will be working in line with budgets and local suppliers.

You will maintain a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements.

About you:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery(preferred but not essential).

Current food handling/food safety certificate or willingness to obtain.

Current Blue Card, approved First Aid, National Child Safety (Geccko) Training, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.

Experience with menu planning and nutrition.

Previous experience running a kitchen, cooking in childcare or similar catering environment.

You will be a reliable, positive and a well organised person.

You will have excellent time management skills and be confident in managing a kitchen.

You will provide a barista service to families (on the job training will be provided if necessary).

What we can offer you:

Negotiable, above award wages, rewarding your experience and knowledge!

Receive the Workers Retention Payment on top of your base rate!

75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees!

Monday to Friday, no weekend work or late shifts!

Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities.

Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay.

A great work-life balance, with no weekend or late shifts needed.

Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.

Spacious, clean and well organised commercial kitchen facilities.

Professional development and training programs all paid for.

Progression opportunities with fast growing company.

Work in a first-class service with highly trained Educators and friendly and supportive management and Head Office teams.