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

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

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

• Education & Child Care
• Early Childhood - Other
• NSW Other
• Permanent / Full Time

5/11/2026

• Competitive salary packages | Annual leave loading | Childcare fee discounts
• Montessori training provided for Educators | Supportive and collaborative team
• Career progression opportunities

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