Kitchen Assistant

**Kitchen Assistant - Childcare Centre**
Location: Bowral Street Childcare, Bowral NSW 2576
Position: Part-Time - Monday to Friday - 4 hours per day
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a reliable and friendly **Kitchen Assistant** to join our childcare team This role focuses on **heating and serving pre-prepared meals**, maintaining a clean kitchen environment, and supporting the well-being of children through safe food handling practices.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Heat and serve pre-prepared meals and snacks
- Ensure correct portion sizes for age groups and dietary needs
- Set up and clean food serving areas
- Wash dishes and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen
- Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and allergy management protocols

**About You**

We’re looking for someone who is:
✔ Reliable, punctual, and well-organised
✔ Comfortable working in a busy childcare environment
✔ Able to follow directions and hygiene procedures
✔ Kind and respectful in interactions with children and educators

**Requirements**:

- Basic Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Awareness of food allergies and safety (training provided)

**Benefits**

Friendly, supportive team environment
No cooking responsibilities - just reheating and serving
Great work-life balance with school-friendly hours
Opportunity to grow within the early childhood sector

Join us in making mealtimes a safe, happy, and healthy experience for young children

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person