Kitchen Hand

**Description**:
Take pleasure in assisting the Chef to prepare delicious meals for the children, and see the smiles on parents' faces when you hand them their fresh morning coffee.

**In this role, you will**:

- Support the Centre in preparing nutritious meals, purees, and special meals for babies and children as well as assist with budgeting and costing for the kitchen when required
- Enjoy greeting people in a friendly manner and provide barista service to families (experience preferred but training provided if you are not experienced with this)
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements.
- Be a part of the centre's regular culinary classes with the children
- Be available and willing to step into the Chef's role during any periods of absence or leave

**You will have**:

- A Hospitality related Certificate and Food Safety Certificate
- A current Working with Children's Check
- Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates or willingness to obtain one
- Prior experience working in a childcare or aged care kitchen (preferred, but not essential)
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Solid time management skills with a high level of initiative
- Availability to work up to 25 hours a week, and additional hours when the Chef is absent or on leave.

**In return, we will give you**:

- A generous childcare discount
- Above award wages
- Access to our health and wellbeing program (including complimentary annual flu shots)
- Full support of our experienced Chef and broader team.
- 24/7 access to a large online library of learning and development.

This is a personally rewarding role where you can impact the lives of many. We want you to feel valued for your ongoing efforts, commitment, and dedication to your role.