We are searching for a part time Kitchen Assistant at our Yarraville Early Learning Centre. Yarraville is a 158-place service operating nine rooms (6 weeks to 5 years) including an integrated kinder program.

As Kitchen Assistant you will support the Kitchen Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, such as assisting with menu planning and preparation, ensuring dietary requirements are being met and allergies are managed, maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen and following correct food storage procedures.

You will work 25 hours per week, from 9.30am to 2.30pm (5hrs) each day from Monday to Friday.

When the Kitchen Supervisor is not rostered you will be required to work autonomously, and will be responsible for all kitchen duties.

About you

You will have a nationally recognised qualification in cooking (either Certificate or Diploma) and/or significant experience within the Early Childhood Education sector and be able to work as part of a team.

What we can offer you

A competitive hourly rate (we pay above award rates), 15 days personal leave (pro rated for PT employees) and annual leave loading paid in December when you really need it!

We are proud that 80% of our employees rate Gowrie Victoria as a truly great place to work, and our employee engagement levels are in the top 10% for care-based organisations.

We also practice what we preach and encourage all employees to ‘learn and grow’ with full access to the Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub, plus many of our employees are studying towards further qualifications.

Are you interested in joining us?

Please click on the "Apply Now" button, complete the form with your details and upload your CV. We would also like to hear a little more about you and your skills and experiences, so please include a short cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you would like more information about this vacancy please visit our website www.gowrievictoria.org.au/about/careers/, or call Bree McCabe on 03 9314 7886.