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Job Title


Kitchen Hand - Birtinya


Company : Green Leaves Early Learning


Location : Sunshine Coast, Queensland


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewExcite the children with your food wizardry - inspiring them to be curious and intrigued by all types of fruits and vegetables!At Green Leaves Early Learning, we take pride in building a learning environment where children are inspired to be curious about taste and flavour. Working closely with the Centre Chef at Green Leaves Early Learning Birtinya, each day you can:ResponsibilitiesUse your extraordinary culinary skills to support the Centre Chef in preparing a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees, as well as working to dietary requirements for babies and childrenGreet our wonderful families with a big, warm, friendly smile each day, and wow them with your barista-made coffees and freshly baked treats (barista training provided if required)Provide thoughtful culinary classes alongside our Centre Chef and EducatorsEnsure the highest level of food safety by maintaining a clean and safe kitchen in accordance with the Food and Council Authority requirements and Green Leaves Early Learning StandardsCombine your amazing time management and communication skills to support the kitchen in running each day smoothlyBenefitsTuesday - Thursday Opportunity!A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differentlyGenerous wages + weekly payThe Worker Retention Grant Wage Boost - Green Leaves has secured the Government''s "Worker Retention Payment Grant", and is excited to pass on this increase in wages to our valued team membersSavings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap feeThe opportunity to collaborate with our National Nutritional Program Partner, with a focus on environmentally sustainable practices within our eco-friendly settingsAccess to an exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of retailersAdd a boost to your health and well-being with our comprehensive program (including a complimentary annual flu shot, our Annual Wellness Week and more!)Start your day right with Brekkie on us!Access our online Green Leaves library of learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhereOur Acknowledge platform, which encourages sharing eCards to recognise our team members'' achievementsAnd more!Ideally, we''d love for you to holdA current Food Safety Certificate (or willing to obtain upon commencement)A current State relevant Working with Children''s Check (or willing to obtain upon commencement)Current Child Protection Training (or have the willingness to obtain)Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates (or have the willingness to obtain)National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months (or willingness to obtain)Experience cooking for young children aged from 6 weeks to 6 years of ageAvailability to work 20 hours per weekThe willingness to step up into the Chef''s role when they are absent from the Centre from 6:30am to 2:30pm, Monday to FridayMake Your Move!If you are excited to bring your foodie imagination into your next role, then make your move and apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr