Kitchen Assistant

At Mother Duck Childcare and Kindergarten, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop a lifelong appreciation for healthy food, taste, and flavour. We believe that positive mealtime experiences play an important role in a child's development, fostering curiosity, confidence, and healthy eating habits while supporting their overall wellbeing.

About the role

We are seeking a Kitchen Hand to join our team at Mother Duck Child Care Lawnton in Lawnton, QLD. This part-time role will see you play a key part in supporting our amazing Chef in the smooth running of our kitchen, providing fresh and healthy meals to the children in our care.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals and snacks for the children
• Ensuring the kitchen and food preparation areas are kept clean and hygienic at all times
• Assisting with the ordering and stock management of kitchen supplies
• Working closely with the Chef to implement the menu and follow all food safety guidelines
• Providing a high level of customer service to the children and their families

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand or similar role in a kitchen environment
• Practical cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A passion for providing high-quality, nutritious meals
• Current Food Handling Certificate
• Current and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
• Current Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week
• The willingness to step up into the Chef’s role when they are absent from the Centre from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

What we offer

At Mother Duck Child Care Lawnton, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, family-friendly employer. We offer competitive pay, flexible working hours, and ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career. Our team enjoys a positive, collaborative work environment, with a strong focus on work-life balance.

About us

Mother Duck Child Care Lawnton is a respected and trusted provider of early childhood education and care in the local community. With a focus on nurturing the whole child, we provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

If you're excited about this opportunity and want to be a part of our passionate team, apply now.