South West Sydney - Early Childhood - Kitchen Hand | Full Time

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres; Liverpool; Sur place; AUD 30 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous staff discounts on childcare

17.5% annual leave loading

On-site parking

Access to wellbeing programs (EAP)

Work-life balance focus

Great company culture

Résumé du poste

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres in South West Sydney seeks a dedicated Kitchen Hand for a full-time role in our busy early childhood kitchen. You will prepare meals for morning tea and lunch, ensure safe food handling for allergic children, plate and deliver to classrooms, and keep the kitchen clean.

Must hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a current Working with Children Check. We offer on-site parking, staff discounts and a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Understanding of food safety and handling procedures.
• Familiarity with childcare environments and Montessori settings.

Responsabilités

• Prepare meals for morning tea, lunch and snacks.
• Safe food handling for allergic children.
• Plate meals and deliver to classrooms.
• Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing.
• Office/staff areas cleaning as needed.
• Cut varied meats as required.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Promote the centre to families and community.
• Advocate Montessori methods to parents and clients.
• Respect and support colleagues with positive communication.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Familiarise with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Food safety

Childcare knowledge

Montessori affinity

Formation

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Description du poste

South West Sydney - Early Childhood - Kitchen Hand | Full Time

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe company with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life.

With 70+ centres across Australia, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way.

The Company
Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe company with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life.

With 70+ centres across Australia, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack
• Safe food handling for allergic/anaphylactic children
• Meal plating and service and taking to classrooms
• Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing
• Cleaning of office, staffroom, foyer and other areas if needed
• Cutting of varied meats
• Food safety and hygiene procedures
• Positively promote and market the centre to families and the community
• Be an advocate of the Montessori Method to parents and potential clients
• Respect and support colleagues by developing positive and ethical channels of communication that are based on principles of mutual respect, equity and fairness
• Attend meetings as requested
• Become familiar with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures

Key Competencies

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong understanding of the importance of family communications
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard
• Commitment to the holistic development of their class

Staff Benefits

• Generous staff discounts on childcare and large retailers
• 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, professional, and supportive of all team members