Kitchen Hand

No Weekend or Night Work - Monday to Friday only
- Work in a Beautiful Childcare Setting with Outstanding Kitchen Facilities
- Discounted Childcare Fees

Welcome to** Eden Academy Pakenham,**where we are a child safe organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children.

Operating from 7:00am to 6:30pm we are looking for an **experienced Kitchen Hand, with Educator experience highly regarded**to join our team working Monday to Friday, working 3-4 hours per day in the Kitchen and the rest of the day in our vibrant rooms **supporting our 110 incredible little learners**.

We’d love to **welcome someone who brings warmth, joy, and plenty of positive energy** into everything they do You’ll be a valued helping hand in the kitchen alongside our wonderful Chef, and also a **much-loved support for our Educators** as you step into our rooms to provide relief breaks. You’ll be part of creating a truly nurturing, fun, and joy-filled environment where both children and educators can thrive.

Ideally, we would love **someone who is happy to be in the Kitchen supporting our Chef,** along with **Educator experience to also support all the rooms with break reliefs**.

**As our new Kitchen Hand, you will**:

- **Support our talented chef** in preparing healthy, delicious meals
- Show commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment
- Enjoy **working collaboratively as part of a supportive, team-focused** setting
- Play a key role in **supporting the health and well-being of children** through nutritious food.
- **Building positive relationships** with staff, families, and children within the centre community.
- **Ability to lift 15kgs** and be able to work with heavy equipment.
- Complete temperate checks and have an **understanding of food hygiene**:

- Familiar and a**cross all allergies** and understands the important of nutrition and catering needs for children
- **Availability to work Monday to Friday**

**What You’ll Bring**:

- **Minimum qualifications -** Food Handling Certificate and** Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Educator (or working towards, willing to gain)**:

- A current Working with Children Check
- **Strong understanding of diverse dietary requirements** and food sensitivities
- Australian Working Rights
- Impeccable personal presentation
- Availability to work Monday to Friday - 5 days

**Why You’ll Love Working With Us**:

- Competitive above-award pay
- Up to 50% off childcare fees for your little ones*
- A rewards program for referring family and friends
- Opportunities to transfer across our network of centres

**About us**
At Eden Academy, we’re more than a childcare centre—we’re a family. When our educators feel a true sense of belonging, this love and care flows naturally to the children, families and extended communities.
- At Eden, we pay above award wages as well as the 10% government worker retention payment, because you deserve to be valued and supported. We recognise the skills and dedication you bring every day. At Eden, You Are Worth More._

**What’s Next?**
Your journey with Eden Academy starts with a simple step: Ensure you have your CV updated and click _APPLY_
- _Terms and conditions apply._