Part-time Food preparation personnel required for a busy childcare centre

Kitchen hand role - general service personnel

About the business

Erina kindergarten is a family owned and operated long day care service. Located in a convenient bush setting in the heart of Erina. Our service is open 7:00am-6:00pm Monday - Friday. Closed on public holidays and closed over the Christmas and New Years Eve period.

We are seeking a motivated and handon kitchen personnel who are looking for a kitchen hand role 5 days per week Monday - Friday. Hours each day are perfect for a working mums and is from 8:30am-4:00pm.

About the role

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in the general ongoing food preparation/reheating, serving food,heating bottles, washing dishes & general cleaning duties. The position involvesfollowing food safety guidelines and procedures at Erina kindergarten. Reporting directly to the centre management at Erina kindergarten. The successful applicant will be an energetic, dedicated strong team player, with the ability to follow food safety procedures and guidelines.

Benefits and perks

Competitive hourly rate

No weekend work or public holiday work, 10 days off during Christmas/New year

Shared kitchen role offering great hours from 8:30am-4pm

A supportive team setting

Large extensive grounds and exceptional working facilities

Positive, friendly, family run long day care service

50% discounts for staff on childcare fees at the service subject to availability





Skills and experience

Experience in food preparation and food safety and handling

Experience in working in a busy kitchen position

Experience in catering for children with dietary requirements and allergies

Possession of a current drivers licence

Ability to complete food audits and checklists in line with regulatory compliance

Current working with children's check

Must have a current first aid certificate

References from previous employers

Drivers licence and reliable vehicle

Current first aid certificate & CPR

Understanding safe food handling requirements demonstrated through previous kitchen hand experience

At Erina kindergarten we implement a child safe program which includes;

Creating a culture of safety

Screening, appointing and training staff and volunteers

Ensuring there are policies, procedures and a code of conduct in place

Following food safe practices at all times

regularly reviewing child safety standards and practices

ensuring there are policies and procedures and code of conduct of conduct in place

regularly review child safety standards and practices and

ensuringthere are emergency and reporting protocols in place.

Erina kindergarten is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

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📌 Part-time Food preparation personnel required for a busy childcare centre (Gosford)
🏢 Erina Kindergarten
📍 Gosford