Childcare Kitchen Hand

Found in 1998 in the heart of Sydney, Australia, MindChamps International Preschool & Early Learning (“MindChamps”) is a pathbreaking Preschool and early childhood education with 86 centres operating globally in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar.

Hailed by New York Times and Wall Street Journal No. 1 bestselling author Dr Joseph A. Michelli as a “global education movement of the 21st century”, MindChamps has many firsts and only under its belt including:

• The only early learning organisation in the world to offer programmes based on the revolutionary 3-Mind model of education.
• A unique, research based ‘S.M.I.L.E.S.’ philosophy (Sensory, Motor, Intellectual, Emotional and Social) which provides a holistic approach to education, supporting their overall development.

We are currently seeking an experienced Kitchen Hand to join our close-knit and supportive team in Warriewood, NSW. This is a permanent part-time position working Monday to Friday, 4-5 hours a day (hours are negotiable for the right candidate).

As a Kitchen Hand, your core responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Basic food preparation, assist in preparing and cooking all meals and snacks daily as required for the service in consultation with the approved menu.
• Ensure all meals and snacks are ready by the time specified by the classroom routines.
• Ensure all food preparation tasks that you are assigned are carried out in a timely fashion, to a high standard and within food hygiene and dietary guidelines.
• Clean and maintain the kitchen including bench tops, equipment, appliances and utensils.
• Assist with the weekly stock-taking and ordering.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, early childhood regulations and all policies, procedures and work guidelines.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand and working within a childcare setting (desirable but not mandatory).
• Relevant qualifications in Hospitality and/or Commercial Cookery (desirable but not mandatory).
• Time, task and priority management, and the ability to follow instructions to ensure the safe and efficient running of the kitchen.
• Ability to contribute as a team member to Workplace Health and Safety issues in the centre.
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards of health and hygiene within the workplace.
• Valid Working with Children Check and Food Handling Certificate First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain).
• Valid Basic Food Handlers certificate

Why work for MindChamps?

MindChamps is revolutionizing the Early Education sector around the world. Join us and we can offer you:

• Competitive salary with a total rewards package that includes 75% off childcare gap fees (conditions apply)
• Comprehensive support from a dedicated management support team
• Dedicated company-funded educators and teachers' training
• Global career opportunity with centres spread across 6 countries in the Asia Pacific
• Internal career development opportunities – including cross-function or cross-centre deployment
• Quarterly recognition and rewards scheme
• Upskill and further your qualification through our RTO, MindChamps Academy which offers Cert 3 and Diploma courses in Early Childcare Education
• Employee Assistance Program

If you are looking to develop your career in a global early childcare organisation, apply now! 

For more information about MindChamps, please visit www.mindchamps.org.