Kitchenhand | Diamond Creek

Little Lane Early Learning Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts 70%

Social gatherings

Birthday gift

Christmas gift

Fun budget

Job security

Great culture

Job summary

Little Lane Early Learning Centre in Diamond Creek, VIC, is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Hand to join our team on a permanent part-time basis. The role involves assisting with meal preparation, cleaning kitchen areas, washing dishes, and upholding high standards of hygiene and food safety.

You will work with our centre teams to provide balanced meals for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. This role supports a safe, welcoming environment and helps ensure meals are prepared and served to a high

Qualifications

• Current Working With Children Check (Victoria) or willing to obtain.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and kitchen duties.
• Clean kitchen areas and wash dishes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Fluent English

Initiative

Team player

Job description

Little Lane Early Learning Centre – Diamond Creek VIC

Generous staff incentives

70% staff long day care discounts for all staff, social gatherings, birthday gift, Christmas gift.

Work Life Balance

5 days per week, from Monday to Friday, No Nights, No weekends!

Fun budget

Little Lane dedicates a generous budget annually to provide opportunities for our staff.

Job security

This is a permanent part-time position with set shifts

Great culture

Bepart of acaring and respectful team, that bands together to ensure everyone feels appreciated..

About Us

Little Lane ELC Diamond Creek is a welcoming early learning service that provides children with a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor learning spaces support children's development through meaningful, hands-on experiences.

Our centre is proud to have a passionate team of dedicated educators who build strong, trusting relationships with children and families. We are committed to providing high-quality education and care, supported by nutritious meals and a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment.

As a Kitchen Hand, you will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of our centre by assisting with meal preparation, cleaning kitchen areas, washing dishes, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. Working alongside our kitchen and centre teams, you will help ensure meals are prepared and served in a clean, organised, and welcoming environment that supports the health and wellbeing of the children in our care.

The opportunity

We are currently taking applications for an experienced, dedicated and detail-oriented kitchenhand to join our team on a permanent part-time basis. This role is worked at 5 days per week, from Monday to Friday.

You will be working alongside our centre cook to provide balanced and delicious meals for children 6 weeks- 6 years.

Requirements

Current Working With Children Check (Victoria), or willingto obtain

Experience in a similar role

Ability to speak fluent English

Ability to take initiative in the role

At Little Lane we prioritize child safety, uphold strict safeguarding policies, and require all staff to maintain a safe, respectful environment for children.