Newcastle Kitchenhand

The Company 

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe organisation with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. With campuses across NSW/ACT and VIC, and many more in development, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way. To find our more see: www.montessoriacademy.com.au 

Your Role:

• Food preparation for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack 
• Safe food handling for allergic/anaphylactic children
• Meal plating and service and taking to classrooms
• Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing
• Cleaning of office, staffroom, foyer and other areas if needed
• Cutting of varied meats
• Food safety and hygiene procedures
• Positively promote and market the centre to families and the community
• Be an advocate of the Montessori Method to parents and potential clients
• Respect and support colleagues by developing positive and ethical channels of communication that are based on principles of mutual respect, equity and fairness
• Attend meetings as requested
• Become familiar with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures

About you: 

• Must have a current Working with Children Check (paid)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain one)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (not essential but desirable) 
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment  
• Strong understanding of the importance of family communications 
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard 
• Understanding of the Montessori Philosophy 
• Commitment to the holistic development of their class

What we offer:

• Staff discounts (50% discount on childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service from local businesses)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Supportive Management Team with a flat organisational structure

Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team? We'd love to hear from you!