Kitchen Hand - Bundaberg

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare Discount- 75% off the gapFee

Weekly pays

Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and puree options, while meeting dietary needs for children. You will run culinary classes with Educators and ensure top food safety standards in a busy childcare kitchen.

Ideal applicants have current safety certificates, WWCC, and police clearance, with 20–25 hours per week and willingness to cover Chef duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have current Food Safety Certificate.
• Must have current Working with Childrens Check.
• Must have current Child Protection and National Safety Training Certificates.
• Must have current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012).
• Must have National Police Clearance obtained in last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Chef in preparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, and accommodate dietary requirements for babies and children.
• Provide culinary classes alongside Centre Chef and Educators.
• Maintain high food safety standards and keep the kitchen clean and safe as per authority requirements and Green Leaves standards.
• Utilise time management and communication skills to help run the kitchen smoothly on a day-to-day basis.
• Be willing to step up into the Chefs role when they are absent from the Centre (6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday).

Skills

Time management

Education

Food safety certificate

Working with Childrens Check

Child Protection and National Safety Training Certificates

First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)

National Police Clearance

Job description

Job Category: Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

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
• 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.
• Starting at 15 hours a week

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.