Kitchen Hand (Early Childhood) - Central Coast We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Hand (Support Worker) to join the team at our Early Education service in Charmhaven, NSW

Do you enjoy working across a variety of tasks in a fast-paced and fun environment?

Are you interested in a hands-on role that supports the day-to-day operations of a thriving Early Childhood service?

Would you like to contribute to a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment that supports the wellbeing of both children and staff?

If this sounds like you - or you’d be open to exploring this opportunity further - we’d love to hear from you

About the Role As a Kitchen Hand (Support Worker), you’ll wear many hats - bringing an upbeat, enthusiastic, and can-do attitude while working across laundry, kitchen, and housekeeping functions.

You’ll assist with basic food preparation, laundry, cleaning, and maintenance as well as managing supplies across classrooms and shared facilities.

In everything you do, you’ll follow Rise’s policies and procedures, maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and hygiene while helping children, families and colleagues feel welcome, cared for and supported.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Selection Criteria:

Clear and effective communicator

Inclusive of others, with a positive and collaborative attitude

Motivated to build respectful and meaningful connections with colleagues, families, children, and the wider community while maintaining qualified boundaries

Dedicated, enthusiastic, and reliable, with a commitment to excellence for children and willingness to grow with the service

Confident working independently, under supervision, and within a team





Culinary qualifications and/or experience, particularly in an Early Childhood setting, are desirable

Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications are encouraged (at own cost).

Valid NSW Working With Children Check (or a willingness to obtain)*

Demonstrated understanding of contemporary child safe practices, including child safeguarding responsibilities (or a willingness to develop)

Available for

permanent part-time

work, Monday to Friday, and 10am–2pm, with flexibility as required.

Current Food Handlers Basics training, with a certificate to be provided, and the ability to prepare food safely*

Current food allergens training, with a certificate to be provided*

Current child safety training (Geccko), with a certificate to be provided, and open to undertaking additional child protection training as required*

*To be completed prior to your first working shift.

About Rise Early Learning Rise Early Learning is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care provider catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design a service which offers spaces for children, families, and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of community.





Rise Early Learning and our staff are also deeply committed to ensuring and promoting the safety, well-being and inclusion of all children entrusted to our care.

Why Join Our Rise Family? At Rise, we honour childhood by providing an education and care program that supports the learning of each child. What you can expect:

Competitive remuneration, inclusive of Workers Retention Payment

Stunning environments and natural resources embedding beautiful practice, education and care for each child's unique learning journey

Access to a range of benefits to encourage your professional fulfilment and growth

Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by

Free Employee Well-being & Assistance Program to enhance your well-being

Working arrangements that promote a positive work-life balance on offer

Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training, coaching and mentoring within work hours as well as team building exercises and social gatherings

Strong focus on driving a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice

Access to the Rise Early Learning network which spans across multiple centres throughout QLD and NSW (and growing)

Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business.

Please note there are currently multiple opportunities to suit your individual needs and we are open to considering qualified and suitable candidates for all available positions. Rise Early Learning is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all bac

📌 Kitchen Hand (Central Coast)
🏢 Rise Early Learning
📍 Central Coast