Kitchen Hand

Are you a whiz in the kitchen who loves whipping up nutritious and delicious food for children?

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Kitchen Hand to come and join our team to provide healthy and nutritious meals to the children in our care.

This is a part-time position: 9:30 am - 2 pm for 2 days per week (with potential flexibility to increase).

Nutrition is so important to us at Insight Early Learning and preparing a variety of different meals every day helps the children grow strong and develop a healthy attitude towards food that can last a lifetime.

Your role is vital to the success of our centre and we look forward to working with someone who has takes joy from sharing their knowledge and culinary skills with the INSIGHT family.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of nutritionally balanced and appropriate meals for all children, taking into consideration their individual dietary requirements and allergies
• Ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to in the kitchen, including food preparation and servicing areas
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, ensuring that general day to day procedures are followed
• Interact and engage with all children and families, building meaningful relationships.
• Maintain a positive and motivated work ethic in the kitchen and with all team members
• Work collaboratively with other team members within the kitchen and throughout the service.

What you will bring:

• Prior experience in a similar environment is desirable, however for the right candidate, on the job training and support would be provided.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check
• Warm, Empathetic and bubbly personality
• Willingness to work as a team

What's on offer:

• Above Award Salary
• Permanent part-time position
• Childcare discount (conditions apply)
• EAP program
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Paid anniversary day off
• A supportive workplace, dedicated study time and above award wages.

How to apply:

If you identify with our philosophy and this role, click apply now and we will get in touch with you.

(Note: due to a high volume of applications being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)