Montessori Kitchen Assistant – Full-Time Food Prep

Montessori Academy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts on childcare

17.5% annual leave loading

On-site parking

Access to wellbeing programs (EAP)

Strong focus on work-life-balance

Great company culture

Job summary

Montessori Academy in Sydney is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support morning tea, lunch, and snacks for children under six. You will handle food prep, plating, and safe handling for allergies, while keeping the kitchen clean and organized.

The role emphasizes Montessori values, teamwork, and positive interactions with families. The ideal candidate holds a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a Working with Children Check, with a commitment to child safety and quality service.

Qualifications

• Food safety certification required for kitchen operations.
• Current Working with Children Check is required.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong understanding of family communications.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and standards.
• Commitment to holistic development of children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks.
• Safely handle food for children with allergies.
• Plating meals and delivering to classrooms.
• Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing.
• Maintain cleanliness of office, staff room, foyer, and other areas.
• Prepare varied meats.
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Promote the centre to families and the community.
• Advocate Montessori method to parents.
• Communicate respectfully with colleagues.
• Attend meetings and learn Montessori policies.

Skills

Food safety cert

Working with Children

First Aid cert

Communication skills

Team player

Family comms

NQF knowledge

Holistic development

Job description

Montessori Academy in Sydney is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support morning tea, lunch, and snacks for children under six. You will handle food prep, plating, and safe handling for allergies, while keeping the kitchen clean and organized.

The role emphasizes Montessori values, teamwork, and positive interactions with families. The ideal candidate holds a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a Working with Children Check, with a commitment to child safety and quality service.