Kitchen Hand (Early Childhood) - Central Coast

Rise Early Learning; Central Coast Council; Vor Ort; AUD 30.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remuneration

Workers Retention Payment

Professional development & training

Staff discount

Well-being program

Work‑life balance

In-house training & mentoring

Inclusive culture

Zusammenfassung

Rise Early Learning is seeking a reliable Kitchen Hand (Support Worker) for the Central Coast region. The role covers laundry, kitchen and housekeeping tasks in a busy early childhood service, ensuring health, safety and hygiene standards while supporting children and staff.

You will work Monday to Friday, 10am–2pm, with responsibilities across food prep, cleaning, and maintaining classroom facilities. NSW WWCC and food safety training are required or encouraged.

Qualifikationen

• Clear and effective communicator.
• Inclusive of others, with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Motivated to build respectful and meaningful connections with colleagues, families, children, and the wider community while maintaining professional boundaries
• Dedicated, enthusiastic, and reliable, with a commitment to excellence for children and willingness to grow with the service
• Confident working independently, under supervision, and within a team
• Culinary qualifications and/or experience, particularly in an Early Childhood setting, are desirable
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications are encouraged (at own cost).
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check (or a willingness to obtain)
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary child safe practices, including child safeguarding responsibilities (or a willingness to develop)
• Available for permanent part-time work, Monday to Friday, and 10am–2pm, with flexibility as required.
• Current Food Handlers Basics training, with a certificate to be provided, and the ability to prepare food safely
• Current food allergens training, with a certificate to be provided
• Current child safety training (Geccko), with a certificate to be provided, and open to undertaking additional child protection training as required

Aufgaben

• Assist with laundry, kitchen, and housekeeping tasks across classrooms and shared facilities.
• Support basic food preparation, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Manage supplies and stock across the service.
• Follow Rise’s policies to maintain health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children, families and staff

Kenntnisse

Clear communication

Inclusive collaboration

Relationship building

Dependable

Teamwork

Culinary experience

Jobbeschreibung

Kitchen Hand (Early Childhood) - Central Coast

We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Hand (Support Worker) to join the team at our Early Education service in Charmhaven, NSW!

• Do you enjoy working across a variety of tasks in a fast-paced and fun environment?
• Are you interested in a hands-on role that supports the day-to-day operations of a thriving Early Childhood service?
• Would you like to contribute to a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment that supports the wellbeing of both children and staff?

If this sounds like you - or you’d be open to exploring this opportunity further - we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Kitchen Hand (Support Worker), you’ll wear many hats - bringing an upbeat, enthusiastic, and can-do attitude while working across laundry, kitchen, and housekeeping functions.

You’ll assist with basic food preparation, laundry, cleaning, and maintenance as well as managing supplies across classrooms and shared facilities.

In everything you do, you’ll follow Rise’s policies and procedures, maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and hygiene while helping children, families and colleagues feel welcome, cared for and supported.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Selection Criteria:

• Clear and effective communicator
• Inclusive of others, with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Motivated to build respectful and meaningful connections with colleagues, families, children, and the wider community while maintaining professional boundaries
• Dedicated, enthusiastic, and reliable, with a commitment to excellence for children and willingness to grow with the service
• Confident working independently, under supervision, and within a team
• Culinary qualifications and/or experience, particularly in an Early Childhood setting, are desirable
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications are encouraged (at own cost).
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check (or a willingness to obtain)*
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary child safe practices, including child safeguarding responsibilities (or a willingness to develop)
• Available for permanent part-time work, Monday to Friday, and 10am–2pm, with flexibility as required.
• Current Food Handlers Basics training, with a certificate to be provided, and the ability to prepare food safely*
• Current food allergens training, with a certificate to be provided*
• Current child safety training (Geccko), with a certificate to be provided, and open to undertaking additional child protection training as required*

*To be completed prior to your first working shift.

About Rise Early Learning

Rise Early Learning is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care provider catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design a service which offers spaces for children, families, and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of community.

Rise Early Learning and our staff are also deeply committed to ensuring and promoting the safety, well-being and inclusion of all children entrusted to our care.

Why Join Our Rise Family?

At Rise, we honour childhood by providing an education and care program that supports the learning of each child. What you can expect:

• Competitive remuneration, inclusive of Workers Retention Payment
• Stunning environments and natural resources embedding beautiful practice, education and care for each child's unique learning journey
• Access to a range of benefits to encourage your professional fulfilment and growth
• Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by
• Free Employee Well-being & Assistance Program to enhance your well-being
• Working arrangements that promote a positive work-life balance on offer
• Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training, coaching and mentoring within work hours as well as team building exercises and social gatherings
• Strong focus on driving a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
• Access to the Rise Early Learning network which spans across multiple centres throughout QLD and NSW (and growing!)
• Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business.

Please note there are currently multiple opportunities to suit your individual needs and we are open to considering qualified and suitable candidates for all available positions. Rise Early Learning is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Please also note we are unable to support with Visa sponsorship at this time. We appreciate your understanding and respect.