Montessori Kitchenhand - Childcare Lunch Prep (Full-Time)

Montessori Academy; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 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 that is fun, pro

Job summary

Montessori Academy in Mount Pritchard is seeking a Kitchenhand to support daily meal preparation and service for our childcare centre. You will handle food prep for meals, maintain safety, hygiene, and assist with plate-up and classroom delivery.

You will ensure allergy-safe practices, assist with kitchen cleaning, and help promote a positive centre image to families, working collaboratively with a friendly team in a Montessori environment.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate required or in progress.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard.
• Commitment to holistic development of children in the centre.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and snacks.
• Safe food handling for allergic/anaphylactic children.
• Meal plating and service and delivering to classrooms.
• Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing; maintain hygiene standards.
• Cleaning of office, staffroom, foyer and other areas as needed.
• Cutting of varied meats and food safety procedures.
• Promote the centre to families and the community.
• Advocate Montessori Method to parents and clients.
• Support colleagues with respectful, cooperative communication.
• Attend meetings and learn Montessori Academy Policies & Procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Food safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Montessori Academy in Mount Pritchard is seeking a Kitchenhand to support daily meal preparation and service for our childcare centre. You will handle food prep for meals, maintain safety, hygiene, and assist with plate-up and classroom delivery.

You will ensure allergy-safe practices, assist with kitchen cleaning, and help promote a positive centre image to families, working collaboratively with a friendly team in a Montessori environment.