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Kitchen Hand | Lucas Rise

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Kitchen Hand to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for all children at our Lucas Rise Centre.

This role is 5 hours per day across Monday to Friday | Permanent Part-time.

Who are you?

You’re creative and adventurous in the kitchen, with a genuine passion for nutrition, sustainability and weaving food experiences into the rooms. You’ll work closely with the centre team, building strong relationships with educators, children, and families.

You’ll support our current chef, who prepares meals for up to 114 children each day. This includes assisting with food preparation, plating, washing dishes and keeping the kitchen running smoothly.

Key skills and requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to providing healthy, nutritious meals for children of all ages
• Current Working with Children Check

Who are we?

At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars.

• Trust & Belief
• Support & Wellbeing
• Growth & Development
• Passion & Possibilities

What we offer:

• Dedicated Chef Mentor to assist with learning and progression
• 80% off Childcare Discounts*
• 15% Educators Workers Retention Payment (Paid weekly) 
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts

*Terms & Conditions apply.

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm