At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve allergy-safe meals while managing kitchen operations and laundry.
- Company: Award-winning childcare service with a focus on innovation and community impact.
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, supportive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Flexible full-time/part-time roles available in a dynamic and rewarding setting.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a difference in children's lives and the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in food service and willingness to obtain necessary certifications.
The predicted salary is between 34470 - 42130 $ per year.
Previous experience in a similar role desirable – childcare centre, aged care or similar environment.
Experience in providing allergy-safe food.
Current Working with Children Check.
Food Safety Supervisor Course qualification or willingness to obtain.
First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
About the role:
- Food service: Heat and serve food for each class group ensuring allergy and dietary requirements are met.
- Manage kitchen, prepare for each meal and clean up after meals.
- Laundry: All linen is laundered on-site, including bibs, face washers, sheets, tablecloths and soft furnishings. The kitchen hand is responsible for all laundry.
- Ordering: Help to purchase kitchen and centre consumables, including food supplies, nappies and cleaning chemicals.
Why Choose Us?
Our Service has recently been awarded an Excellent rating by ACECQA, recognising our innovative practice in achieving significant improvements for our children and families, the local community and the wider education and care sector, as well as our commitment to continual improvement and sustained exceptional practice.
You will be given membership to our Employee Assistance Program, which offers access to confidential counselling if you need help in any area of your life.
Cook/Kitchen Hand employer: Explore & Develop
Explore and Develop King Street is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional growth and collaboration within a supportive work culture. As an Educational Leader/Co-Lead, you will enjoy a hybrid role that balances hands-on engagement with toddlers and leadership responsibilities, all while being part of a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement in early childhood education. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a nurturing environment where your contributions are valued, and your development is encouraged.
