Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Reddam Early Learning Schools, part of Inspired Education Group, is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 12 months to 5 years at its Lindfield early learning school. The role reports to the kitchen supervisor and runs Monday to Friday, 8am to 1:30pm.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to the weekly menu and children's dietary requirements.
• Support the chef with basic food preparation, including washing, chopping and portioning food.
• Keep the kitchen, storage areas and equipment clean and sanitised daily.
• Maintain safe food handling and hygiene, including correct storage and labelling of food.
• Help with dishwashing and cleaning of utensils, plates and equipment.
• Check and unpack deliveries, rotate stock and report shortages or issues.
• Help maintain kitchen records such as temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
• Work with educators to accommodate children's allergies and special dietary needs.

Required profile

• Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) or ability to obtain one.
• Food Handling Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate desirable.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, childcare setting or similar role desirable but not essential.
• Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Physically able to stand for long periods and carry out manual tasks.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of children's dietary needs, allergies and cultural food preferences (desirable).