Kitchen Hand - South Plympton

Green Leaves Early Learning; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Staff discounts

Career development support

Wellbeing programs

Barista-made coffee on site

Breakfast options

Access to Green Leaves library

Annual wellness week

Exclusive supplier discounts

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning is seeking a kitchen-focused team member to assist the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and purees for babies and children, while upholding strict food-safety standards. You will welcome families with barista-made coffee and freshly baked treats, and contribute to culinary classes alongside Educators and the Centre Chef.

Strong time-management and communication skills are essential, and you may step into the Chef’s role when they are absent.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check required or willing to obtain.
• SA Child Protection Training required or willing to obtain.
• HLTAID012 First Aid & CPR required or willing to obtain.
• National Child Safety Training required or willing to obtain.
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals and purees in collaboration with the Centre Chef and cater to dietary needs for babies and children.
• Greet families with a warm smile and provide barista-made coffee and fresh treats to create a welcoming environment.
• Provide thoughtful culinary classes alongside Educators and Centre Chef.
• Maintain exemplary food safety and a clean, safe kitchen in line with regulatory standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations with strong time management and clear communication.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Barista coffee service

Education

Working with Children Check (SA)

SA Child Protection Training

HLTAID012 First Aid & CPR

National Child Safety Training

National Police Clearance (last 6 months)

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 pay
• 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:

• A current SA Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current SA Child Protection Training (or willing to obtain)
• Current HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willing to obtain)
• National Child Safety Training (or willing to obtain)
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months (or willing to obtain)
• Must be available Monday through Friday, 5 hours per day, between the hours of 9.30am - 3pm
• 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.