Whiz Kidz Early Learning Centre & Preschool is seeking a Full-Time Permanent Kitchen Hand to join our friendly kitchen team at our 140-place service in Craigieburn.

Working alongside our Centre Chef, you will play an important role in preparing fresh, nutritious meals and maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in working in a childcare environment.

Importantly, you will also be required to step up and provide additional support to the Chef when needed, including assisting with meal preparation and helping manage the kitchen when the Chef is away. The successful candidate will be confident working independently when required and be willing to take on additional responsibility to ensure the kitchen continues to run smoothly.

About Us The Whiz Kidz group are family owned and operated childcare centres across NSW and VIC. Our owners are two sisters, both with young children, who have a passion for quality childcare and early education.

Having experienced childcare as parents ourselves, we understand what it means to leave your child at a centre each morning and have peace of mind knowing they are being cared for in a loving, nurturing and safe environment. This is the ideal that drives Whiz Kidz each and every day.

About the Role

Working alongside our Centre Chef, your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with the preparation of morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for up to 140 children each day

- Completing basic food preparation and cooking tasks

- Assisting the Chef with meal preparation and kitchen duties

- Stepping up to support the kitchen and assist with meal preparation when the Chef is away or requires additional assistance

- Following menus and ensuring meals are prepared to meet children's dietary and nutritional requirements

- Maintaining high standards of hygiene,



cleanliness and food safety

- Completing and recording required food and temperature checks

- Assisting with stock control and preparing shopping lists

- Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised and well maintained

- Following food safety procedures and National Quality Standards

- Working collaboratively with the Centre Chef and wider centre team

About You The successful candidate will have:

- Experience in a kitchen, childcare, hospitality or similar environment (desirable but not essential)

- An understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- A Food Handling qualification, or willingness to obtain one
- A flexible, reliable and enthusiastic attitude, good time management and organisational skills

- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

- Confidence to take on additional responsibility and step up when the Chef is unavailable or requires support

- Current WWCC, Child Protection certificate, National Foundations Child Safety (Gecko) training, First Aid & Anaphylaxis certificates
- A genuine interest in preparing nutritious meals for young children

- Good communication skills and basic computer and keyboard skills

What’s in it for you?

- Monday to Friday – no weekend work

- Supportive and friendly team environment

- Professional development opportunities

- Work/life balance

- 50% discount on childcare fees

- Opportunity to grow and take on additional responsibility within the kitchen

This position is available for an immediate start.

If you are reliable, hardworking and passionate about providing nutritious meals for children, and you're looking for a stable, permanent full-time position, we would love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Whiz Kidz is a Child Protected Organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

📌 Full-Time Kitchen Hand | Childcare Centre | Craigieburn
🏢 Whiz Kidz Early Learning Centre u0026 Pre School
📍 Craigieburn