Kitchen Hand - Merrifield

Elmo; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive and progressive culture

Childcare Discount- 75% off the gapfee

Weekly pays

Daily guidance from Educational Leader

Career development programs

Supplier discount program

Wellbeing week and flu shots

Breakfast and barista coffee

Access to Green Leaves library

Acknowledge platform with eCards

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to support the Centre Chef in preparing nutritious meals and purees for babies and children in a welcoming early-learning environment in Victoria. You will help with culinary classes and ensure food safety and clean kitchen practices.

This role requires flexibility to step into the Chef’s role at times (6:30 am–2:30 pm, Monday–Friday) and a commitment to the centre’s wellbeing and development programs.

Qualifications

• Food safety certification required.
• Working with children checks required.
• First aid and CPR certification required.
• National police clearance obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Chef in preparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, including dietary requirements for babies and children.
• Provide thoughtful culinary classes with the Centre Chef and Educators.
• Maintain high food safety and a clean, safe kitchen per Food Act and centre standards.
• Assist in running the kitchen smoothly with strong time management and communication.

Skills

Food Safety

Working with Children Check

First Aid & CPR HLTAID012

Police Clearance

Availability 20-25 hrs/wk

Chef role readiness

Job description

Job Category: Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Job Description

Excite the children with your food wizardry – inspiring them to be curious and intrigued by all types of fruits and vegetables!

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we take pride in creating a learning environment that inspires children to explore taste and flavour. Working closely with the Centre Chef, each day you can:

• Use your extraordinary culinary skills to support the Centre Chef in preparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, as well as working to dietary requirements for babies and children
• Provide thoughtful culinary classes alongside our Centre Chef and Educators
• Ensure the highest level of food safety by maintaining a clean and safe kitchen in accordance with the Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning Standards
• Combine your amazing time management and communication skills to support the kitchen in running each day smoothly.

In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

• A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
• Childcare Discount- 75% off the gap fee
• Weekly pays
• A strong support network, including daily guidance from the Centre’s Educational Leader
• The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs
• Exclusive access to our supplier discount program
• From our Annual Wellness Week to complimentary flu shots, we support your wellbeing year-round
• Start your day right with Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee on us!
• Access to our online Green Leaves library
• Our Acknowledge platform, celebrating team achievements through shared eCards of support

About You:

• Current Food Safety Certificate
• Current and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
• Current Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
• Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week
• The willingness to step up into the Chef’s role when they are absent from the Centre from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Excite the children with your food wizardry – inspiring them to be curious and intrigued by all types of fruits and vegetables!

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we take pride in creating a learning environment that inspires children to explore taste and flavour. Working closely with the Centre Chef, each day you can:

• Use your extraordinary culinary skills to support the Centre Chef in preparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, as well as working to dietary requirements for babies and children
• Provide thoughtful culinary classes alongside our Centre Chef and Educators
• Ensure the highest level of food safety by maintaining a clean and safe kitchen in accordance with the Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning Standards
• Combine your amazing time management and communication skills to support the kitchen in running each day smoothly.

In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

• A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
• Childcare Discount- 75% off the gap fee
• Weekly pays
• A strong support network, including daily guidance from the Centre’s Educational Leader
• The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs
• Exclusive access to our supplier discount program
• From our Annual Wellness Week to complimentary flu shots, we support your wellbeing year-round
• Start your day right with Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee on us!
• Access to our online Green Leaves library
• Our Acknowledge platform, celebrating team achievements through shared eCards of support

About You:

• Current Food Safety Certificate
• Current and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
• Current Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
• Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week
• The willingness to step up into the Chef’s role when they are absent from the Centre from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.

Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

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