Childcare Kitchen Hand

Found in 1998 in the heart of Sydney, Australia, MindChamps International Preschool & Early Learning (“MindChamps”) is a pathbreaking Preschool and early childhood education with 86 centres operating globally in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar.

We are currently seeking an experienced **Kitchen Hand **to join our close-knit and supportive team in **Shellharbour, NSW.**

This is a **permanent full-time** position, **38 hrs per week (Monday to Friday) (non-negotiable). Usual shifts are morning 8AM to 4PM (approx. 8 hrs per day).**

**As a Kitchen Hand, your core responsibilities will include but not be limited to**:

- Basic food preparation, assist in preparing and cooking all meals and snacks daily as required for the service in consultation with the approved menu.
- Ensure all meals and snacks are ready by the time specified by the classroom routines.
- Ensure all food preparation tasks that you are assigned are carried out in a timely fashion, to a high standard and within food hygiene and dietary guidelines.
- Clean and maintain the kitchen including bench tops, equipment, appliances and utensils.
- Assist with the weekly stock-taking and ordering.
- Comply with all relevant legislation, early childhood regulations and all policies, procedures and work guidelines.

**What we are looking for**:

- Previous experience as a kitchen hand and working within a childcare setting (desirable but not mandatory).
- Ability to cook when needed
- Relevant qualifications in Hospitality and/or Commercial Cookery (desirable but not mandatory).
- Time, task and priority management, and the ability to follow instructions to ensure the safe and efficient running of the kitchen.
- Ability to contribute as a team member to Workplace Health and Safety issues in the centre.
- Ability to maintain high-quality standards of health and hygiene within the workplace.
- Valid Working with Children Check and Food Handling Certificate First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain).
- Valid Basic Food Handlers certificate

**Why work for MindChamps?**

MindChamps is revolutionizing the Early Education sector around the world. Join us and we can offer you:

- Competitive salary with a total rewards package that includes 75% off childcare gap fees (conditions apply)
- Comprehensive support from a dedicated management support team
- Dedicated company-funded educators and teachers' training
- Global career opportunity with centres spread across 6 countries in the Asia Pacific
- Internal career development opportunities - including cross-function or cross-centre deployment
- Quarterly recognition and rewards scheme
- Upskill and further your qualification through our RTO, MindChamps Academy which offers Cert 3 and Diploma courses in Early Childcare Education
- Employee Assistance Program

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster
- Shift work

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Shellharbour, NSW 2529: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- Food Handling Certificate (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person