Children First Early Learning Berserker is seeking a highly skilled Kitchen Hand for our beautiful, state of the art service!

This is a Permanent Part Time position to work Monday - Friday, up to 15 hours per week!

About your new role:

You will assist in preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of nutritious foods on time that are suitable for children aged 4 months to 6 years for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, including the preparation of purees and special dietary meals.

You will engage in menu planning, in accordance with the centre's nutrition policy and guidelines, including catering for children with allergy, intolerance and religious requirements.

You will be working in line with budgets and local suppliers.

You will maintain a clean and safe kitchen, in accordance with Food and Council Authority requirements.

About you:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery(preferred but not essential).

Current food handling/food safety certificate or willingness to obtain.

Current Blue Card, approved First Aid, National Child Safety (Geccko) Training, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.

Experience with menu planning and nutrition.

Previous experience running a kitchen, cooking in childcare or similar catering environment.





You will be a reliable, positive and a well organised person.

You will have excellent time management skills and be confident in managing a kitchen.

You will provide a barista service to families (on the job training will be provided if necessary).

What we can offer you:

Negotiable, above award wages, rewarding your experience and knowledge!

Receive the Workers Retention Payment on top of your base rate!

75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees!

Monday to Friday, no weekend work or late shifts!

Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities.

Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay.

A excellent work-life balance, with no weekend or late shifts needed.

Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.

Spacious, clean and well organised commercial kitchen facilities.

Professional development and training programs all paid for.

Progression opportunities with fast growing company.

Work in a first-class service with highly trained Educators and friendly and supportive management and Head Office teams.

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📌 Kitchen Hand (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Children First Early Education
📍 Rockhampton Regional