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 hand on 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 involves following 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 environment
• 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
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Skills and experience

• Experience in food preparation and food safety and handling
• Experience in working in a busy kitchen position
• Experience in general kitchen cleaning duties
• Experience in catering for children with dietary requirements and allergies
• Possession of a current drivers licence
• Time management skills
• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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
• integrating risk management practices
• regularly review child safety standards and practices and
• ensuring there 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.