September 23, 2024

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd

Dapto

PART TIME

Childcare Kitchenhand

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Staff perks and discounts
Supportive management team

The Company

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe organisation with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. With campuses across NSW/ACT and VIC, and many more in development, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way. To find our more see: www.montessoriacademy.com.au

Your Role:

Food preparation for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack
Safe food handling for allergic/anaphylactic children
Meal plating and service and taking to classrooms
Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing
Cleaning of office, staffroom, foyer and other areas if needed
Cutting of varied meats
Food safety and hygiene procedures
Positively promote and market the centre to families and the community
Be an advocate of the Montessori Method to parents and potential clients
Respect and support colleagues by developing positive and ethical channels of communication that are based on principles of mutual respect, equity and fairness
Attend meetings as requested
Become familiar with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures

About you:

Must have a current Working with Children Check (paid)
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain one)
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment
Strong understanding of the importance of family communications
Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard
Understanding of the Montessori Philosophy
Commitment to the holistic development of their class

What we offer:

Staff discounts (50% discount on childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service from local businesses)
17.5% annual leave loading
Excellent career advancement opportunities
Supportive Management Team with a flat organisational structure

Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team? We'd love to hear from you!