Join Our Team as a Kitchen Hand at The Grove Academy Wollongong⭐
About The Grove Academy
At The Grove Academy, we're all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators.
With campuses across New South Wales, we're known for our innovative approach to early childhood education and a culture that genuinely supports our people.
People love working with us because of our strong values, collaborative team environment, and commitment to making every day meaningful.
The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority and the paramount consideration in all decision-making.
We are committed to creating child-safe environments where children feel secure, respected, and supported.
All team members are expected to uphold our child-safe practices and contribute to a culture of care, accountability, and protection.
We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation, embedding child-safe practices across everything we do and maintaining zero tolerance for child abuse or harm.
Life at The Grove (Our Values & Perks)
At The Grove Academy, our values shape everything we do — and we're looking for people who naturally bring these to life:
❤️Be Passionate– bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do
?Have Fun– create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team
?Value Teamwork– support, share, and celebrate each other's wins
?Learn & Grow– stay curious and open to learning something new every day
?Be Proud– take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth
?Better Together– because the magic really happens when we work as one
And because we truly value our team,



you'll also enjoy:
$1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (exclusions apply)
50% off childcare fees for your little ones
Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care
Access to exclusive discounts on over 3,300+ health, fitness and wellbeing brands with Wherefit
Career growth opportunities as we continue to expand
A supportive, fun culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards.
The opportunity to work alongside our in-house allied health professionals, who collaborate closely with our teams to support children's development and help educators feel confident and empowered in their practice
About the Role
As a Kitchen Hand, you'll work closely with our campus to ensure our little ones enjoy nutritious and delicious meals every day.
You'll help keep the kitchen running smoothly and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen
Washing and organising dishes and kitchen equipment
Supporting inventory management and restocking supplies
Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met
Ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of all children is prioritised at all times




Actively supervising children and maintaining awareness of risks in the environment
Reporting any concerns or incidents in line with service policies and procedures
Skills & Experience
We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and eager to contribute.
To excel in this role, you'll need:
Experience in kitchen work or food preparation (preferred but not essential)
Strong organisational and time management skills
A positive, team-oriented attitude
A commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards
A passion for making mealtimes enjoyable for children
Strong understanding of child protection responsibilities and mandatory reporting
Ability to identify and respond to risks to children's safety
Commitment to maintaining qualified boundaries at all times
Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and complete mandatory child safety training.
How to Apply
ClickAPPLYto submit your application via SEEK — this is the best way for us to review your experience and get things moving quickly.
If you have any questions about the role, feel free to give us a call on******** ***for a friendly, confidential chat.
Once you apply, we'll be in touch to explore your application and get to know you better – because keeping you in the loop is just how we do things.
You'll hear from us either way!
Keen to learn more?
Visittga.edu.auand take a peek into life at The Grove.
Join us in making a difference in children's lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you'll love!
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📌 Kitchen Hand | Wollongong
🏢 The Grove Academy
📍 Wollongong