Food Preparation & Cooking - Montessori Academy

• Hospitality / Travel / Tourism
• Kitchen Hand
• Melbourne
• Permanent / Full Time

19/6/2024

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Staff discounts on childcare and other large retailers
• On-site parking

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. Our vision is 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 

The 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
•  Follow food safety and hygiene procedures
• Attend meetings as requested
• Become familiar with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures
 
Key Competencies 
• Current Working with Children Check
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain one) 
• Be available for shifts between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday
• Ability to work independently 

Benefits for the Right Candidate 
• Generous staff discounts on childcare and large retailers 
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• On-site parking
• Access to wellbeing programs (EAP) 
• Strong focus on work-life-balance 
• Great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive of all team members

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