Kitchen Hand

Green Leaves Early Learning; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pays

Childcare discount

Wellbeing programs

Coffee on us

Library access

Acknowledge platform

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning is seeking a kitchen professional to support the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and purees, while ensuring dietary needs are met for babies and children. You will greet families, serve fresh coffee, and run small culinary classes with Educators in a safety-focused environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Food Safety Certificate, Working with Children Check, and First Aid/CPR, with experience in high‑risk kitchens and a current Police Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high‑risk commercial kitchen (e.g., childcare, hospital, or aged care) is essential.
• Demonstrated time management and ability to coordinate with the Centre Chef.
• Strong communication with families and team members is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and purees and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Greet families with a warm smile and provide barista-made coffees and fresh baked treats.
• Lead culinary classes with Educators to support learning about food and nutrition.
• Maintain the kitchen's safety and cleanliness in line with Food Authority requirements and Green Leaves standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Skills

High-risk kitchen experience

Time management

People communication

Education

Working with Children Check

Child Protection Certificates

First Aid & CPR (HLTAID012)

National Police Clearance

Food Safety Certificate

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- 60% 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
• Prior experience in a high-risk commercial kitchen (Hospital, Childcare or Aged Care Setting)
• 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 up to 30 hours per week and between the hours of 8 am and 2 pm
• The ability to step up into the Chef’s role when they are absent from the Centre, which will change your hours to 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.