Kitchen Hand – Early Learning Centre | Albion Park

MindChamps; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% discount on childcare gap fees (条件

Company-funded training anddevelopment

Ongoing professional development

Career growth opportunities

Quarterly recognition and rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

MindChamps Albion Park is seeking a reliable Kitchen Hand to support the Centre Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will help with preparation, hygiene, cleaning and safe storage to ensure nutritious meals for children.

You will contribute to a clean, well‑organised kitchen and collaborate with educators and staff to meet NSW food safety practices and MindChamps policies. Join a 105‑place centre and grow with a global early learning organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, hospitality, childcare, aged care, or similar environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organisation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and work efficiently.
• A current NSW Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• A genuine interest in supporting children's health, wellbeing and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Centre Chef with daily food preparation and kitchen duties.
• Assist with preparing fresh and nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Wash dishes, utensils, equipment, and kitchen items.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety throughout the kitchen.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, floors, equipment, and storage areas.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organising food and kitchen supplies.
• Help maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure food is stored correctly.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, allergy, and dietary requirement procedures.
• Support the Centre Chef with the smooth and timely preparation and service of meals.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept organised, safe, and ready for daily operations.
• Follow MindChamps policies, procedures, and NSW food safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Centre Chef, educators, and wider centre team.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Teamwork

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Job description

Kitchen Hand – Early Learning Centre | Albion Park

Nourishing Children Today. Inspiring Champions for Life.

At MindChamps Early Learning & Preschool, we believe every child has the potential to become a champion in life. Our role is to nurture confident, curious, and capable children by providing exceptional learning experiences, genuine care, and a strong foundation for lifelong wellbeing.

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Kitchen Hand to join our team at our beautiful 105-place centre in Albion Park, NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and understands that food plays an important role in children's growth, development, and daily wellbeing.

As our Kitchen Hand, you will work alongside our Centre Chef to support the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen, helping to ensure children receive fresh, nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.

About MindChamps

Founded in 1998 in the heart of Sydney, Australia, MindChamps International Preschool & Early Learning ("MindChamps") is a pathbreaking Preschool and early childhood education organisation with 86 centres operating globally in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar.

Developing positive eating habits in the early years is a responsibility we take very seriously at MindChamps. This is why we have invested heavily in creating the MindChamps ChampionGold™ Standard Nutrition Programme, which has been developed by the MindChamps Nutrition Team led by our Chief Nutrition Officer, Australia's leading paediatric Nutritionist and bestselling author.

At MindChamps, every member of our team contributes to creating exceptional experiences for children. Whether in the classroom, centre operations, or the kitchen, we believe every role has an important impact on children's development.

Our commitment to children's wellbeing extends beyond education through our ChampionGold™ Standard Nutrition Programme, developed by the MindChamps Nutrition Team with leading nutrition expertise. The programme supports children's physical growth, healthy eating habits, and overall development during their most important early years.

About the Role

As our Kitchen Hand, you will work closely with the Centre Chef to support the daily operation of the kitchen at our Albion Park centre.

You will assist with food preparation, cleaning, washing dishes, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and ensuring the kitchen is organised and ready for daily meal service.

This role is ideal for someone who is hardworking, reliable, organised, and takes pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming kitchen environment.

Your Responsibilities

As our Kitchen Hand, you will:

• Assist the Centre Chef with daily food preparation and kitchen duties.

• Assist with preparing fresh and nutritious meals and snacks for children.

• Wash dishes, utensils, equipment, and kitchen items.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety throughout the kitchen.

• Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, floors, equipment, and storage areas.

• Assist with receiving, storing, and organising food and kitchen supplies.

• Help maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure food is stored correctly.

• Follow food safety, hygiene, allergy, and dietary requirement procedures.

• Support the Centre Chef with the smooth and timely preparation and service of meals.

• Ensure the kitchen is kept organised, safe, and ready for daily operations.

• Follow MindChamps policies, procedures, and relevant NSW food safety requirements.

• Work collaboratively with the Centre Chef, educators, and wider centre team.

About You

You are someone who:

• Takes pride in keeping a kitchen clean, organised, and hygienic.

• Is reliable, punctual, and willing to be part of a team.

• Has a positive and hardworking attitude.

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

• Understands the importance of food safety and hygiene.

• Is caring and understands the importance of providing a safe environment for children.

• Is willing to learn and support the Centre Chef and wider team.

• Shares our commitment to excellence and making a positive difference every day.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have

• Previous experience in a kitchen, hospitality, childcare, aged care, or similar environment is desirable.

• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.

• Strong attention to cleanliness and organisation.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• The ability to follow instructions and work efficiently.

• A current NSW Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.

• A genuine interest in supporting children's health, wellbeing, and development.

Why Join MindChamps?

At MindChamps, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. When you join our team, you become part of a global organisation committed to redefining early childhood education.

You will enjoy:

• A rewarding role where your work directly contributes to children's health and wellbeing.

• Competitive salary package.

• 75% discount on childcare gap fees (conditions apply).

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.

• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Company-funded training and development programs.

• Opportunities to grow within a global early childhood education organisation.

• Internal career pathways across centres and departments.

• Quarterly recognition and rewards programs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Join Our MindChamps Family

At MindChamps Albion Park, you will be part of a warm and welcoming 105-place centre where every child, family, and team member is valued.

If you are reliable, hardworking, and passionate about maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment that supports children's health and wellbeing, we would love to welcome you to our team.

For more information about MindChamps, please visit www.mindchamps.org.

At MindChamps Australia, the safety, wellbeing and dignity of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment in accordance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.

We require all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment, prioritise children's safety and wellbeing, and participate in child protection training.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct robust screening, including verification of identity, work rights, qualifications, reference checks, Police Checks and Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance. We embed child-safe values and expectations throughout our culture, policies and practices.

Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate behaviours that uphold our child-safe values and contribute positively to keeping all children and young people safe from harm.