Childcare Kitchen Hand (Assistant)

Kitchen Hand

Baulkham Hills Early Learning Centre

Baulkham Hills Early Learning Centre is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and organised Kitchen Hand to support our Cook in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

This is an important role within our service, helping to ensure children receive nutritious meals prepared in a hygienic and well-organised kitchen. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team, and has a strong commitment to cleanliness and food safety.

About the Role

Working alongside our Cook, you will assist with a range of kitchen and cleaning duties, including:

Kitchen Support

• Assisting with daily kitchen operations as directed by the Cook.

• Checking, cleaning, and replenishing fruit, vegetable, and cereal storage containers.

• Maintaining a clean and organised pantry and food storage areas.

• Assisting with stock rotation and safe food storage practices.

Cleaning & Hygiene

• Cleaning and sanitising kitchen surfaces, equipment, and appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, and trolleys.

• Sweeping and mopping kitchen and food preparation areas.

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the dishwasher area and minimising slip hazards.

• Cleaning and sanitising bins, cupboards, drawers, and storage areas.

• Maintaining the cleanliness of refrigerators and storage tubs in external storage areas.

Stock & Supplies

• Monitoring and replenishing kitchen consumables such as gloves, paper towels, and cleaning products.

• Reporting low stock levels to the Cook or management team.

General Duties

• Adhering to all food safety, health and hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements.

• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and presentation throughout the kitchen and food service areas.

• Undertaking other duties as directed by the Cook or management that are consistent with the role.

• Removing rubbish and recycling daily.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (desirable).

• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to undertake physically active duties, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

• A current Working With Children Check - or be willing to attain this.

• Current Mandatory Child Safety Training - or be willing to attain this.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We genuinely love and care for our team, and it shows. We believe that happy, supported staff create the best environment for children, and we do everything we can to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and appreciated.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Regular coffee runs and genuine team connections.

• Management who truly care about your wellbeing and personal circumstances.

• Uniforms provided.

• Above-award wages.

• Childcare discounts and flexible working arrangements.

• Family-owned and operated for over 15 years.

• A strong focus on meaningful family relationships and a warm, inclusive culture.

Join Our Team

If you are reliable, take pride in maintaining high standards, and would like to be part of a supportive and welcoming team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Baulkham Hills Early Learning Centre family.