Coastwide Child and Family Services Ltd - Gosford NSW
$***** award rate per hour | School Hours | Supportive Team Setting
Are you an organised and reliable person with food handling experience and understanding of food allergies?
We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our Preschool service to play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of children.
This position offers family-friendly hours, making it ideal for someone looking to work around school commitments or other responsibilities.
About the Role
Working Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, you will be responsible for supporting the daily food service operations of our centre and ensuring meals are prepared and served safely and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
Heating, preparing and serving children's meals and snacks
Plating meals according to dietary requirements
Managing food preparation for children with allergies, intolerances and medical dietary needs
Maintaining accurate food safety and allergy management practices
Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, utensils and equipment
Washing dishes and completing daily kitchen cleaning tasks
Monitoring food temperatures and storage requirements
Assisting with stock rotation and kitchen organisation
Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and centre procedures
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
Experience managing food allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements




Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Current Working With Children Check and police check
Desirable (not essential)
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or Food Handling Certificate
Understanding of allergy management and anaphylaxis risks
Why Join Us?
Family-friendly hours (10:00am - 2:00pm)
Supportive and welcoming team culture
Meaningful role supporting children's health and wellbeing
Opportunity to work in a rewarding early childhood environment
Coastwide Preschool is committed to providing safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environments where every child is respected, valued and supported to thrive.
The safety, wellbeing and best interests of children are at the centre of everything we do.
As a Child Safe Organisation, all successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including Working with Children Check verification, reference checks and other employment checks in accordance with child safety legislation and organisational requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders and experiences.
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📌 Kitchen Assitant (New South Wales)
🏢 Coastwide Child and Family Services
📍 New South Wales