At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our Chef in daily kitchen operations and prepare nutritious meals for kids.
- Company: Join the family-owned Bluewater Village Early Learning with a focus on child wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, comprehensive leave entitlements, and a state-of-the-art kitchen.
- Other info: Opportunity to step into the Chef role and gain valuable skills.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives through healthy meals in a fun environment.
- Qualifications: Previous cooking experience and a positive, caring attitude are essential.
Join our growing team at Bluewater Village Early Learning as a Kitchen Hand to support our Chef with daily kitchen operations. You'll be the magic behind happy tummies and growing minds, working in a child-centred kitchen environment where mealtimes are about more than just serving food. You'll also be confident stepping into the Chef role when needed, such as during leave periods.
Key responsibilities:
- Food preparation
- Maintaining required records
- Cleaning and closing the kitchen each afternoon
- Stepping into the Chef role when needed, such as during leave periods
- Preparing nutritious meals that promote healthy growth and learning
About you:
- A high standard of kitchen hygiene
- Previous cooking or food preparation experience
- Brings a positive, caring approach to every task, helping create a welcoming, child-centred kitchen environment
- Willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Willing to obtain a Food Safety Certificate and National Child Safety training
- Early childhood qualifications would be an advantage but are not required
About us:
Bluewater Village Early Learning is a family owned early learning service committed to creating a welcoming, child-centred environment where mealtimes support children's wellbeing and healthy growth.
Kitchen Hand in Cairns employer: Bluewater Village ELC
Bluewater Village Early Learning Centre is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its educators. With competitive wages, a supportive management team, and a strong emphasis on work/life balance, employees can thrive in a nurturing environment that values their contributions. Located in a vibrant community, Bluewater offers modern facilities and a play-based learning approach, making it a rewarding place for passionate educators to make a meaningful impact.
