Childcare Kitchenhand
Sparrow Early Learning Grant Street
Maternity Leave Cover | Part-time Position (Monday to Friday required)
We are looking for someone who:
- Values the importance of children’s health and nutrition
- Has a vibrant energy and is an uplifting team player.
- Is looking for a fun and meaningful career.
About the Role:
As a Kitchenhand you will be required to help prepare food for all of the children within the centre. You will also be responsible for meal plating, service and routine cleaning as well as ensuring the safe and hygienic preparation of all foods within our kitchen. You will also develop and maintain meaningful relationships with our children, families and the team.
We are a purpose-built facility in the heart of Drouin, Victoria centrally located next to Drouin Primary School. Our studios are spacious and are filled with natural light. Here, children have the opportunity to learn through play with stimulating resources and materials where they can explore, experiment, discover and solve problems in imaginative and playful ways. Our team at Grant Street are passionate advocates for children. They are dedicated to providing a safe, joyful environment that nurtures relationships and each child’s holistic development as they move through their years at Sparrow.
What you’ll need:
- Food Handling Certificate and Food Supervisor Certificate
- Previous kitchenhand experience in childcare services
- Current & Valid Working with Children Check
- First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
- Experience in stock ordering & control
- Experience in dietary and allergy safe requirements.
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care would also be highly regarded
The Sparrow Benefits
- Competitive Above Award Wages and rewarding Bonus Programs
- Additional Allowances for those with increased responsibilities
- Priority Access to Childcare and up to 95% Childcare Discount for Team Members
- Comprehensive Leave Entitlements – including Birthday Leave
- “Learn while you Earn” – paid CIII & Diploma Traineeship Program
- Generous Employee Referral Programs
- Tenure Achievement rewards
- Your Safe Sleep & Child Protection training is on us
- Career progression opportunities & mentorship
- Access to Sparrows Online Learning Studio for Inductions & Professional Development
- Professional Uniforms Provided
- Outstanding Effort Recognition – Monthly State and Service Awards
- Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest
**T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits
When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.