Kitchen Hand / Educator

EDEN ACADEMY
$53,381 - $67,592 a year
Melbourne, Victoria
Part time
19 hours ago
  • No Weekend or Night Work
  • Work in a Beautiful Childcare Setting with Outstanding Kitchen Facilities
  • Variety - Work in the ktichen and support the rooms with breaks!

Welcome to Eden Academy Junction Village, where we are a child safe organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children.

Operating from 7:00am to 6:30pm we are looking for an experienced Kitchen Hand / Educator to join our team working Monday to Friday, working 3-4 hours per day in the Kitchen and the rest of the day in our 7 vibrant rooms supporting our 130 incredible little learners.

We’d love to welcome someone who brings warmth, joy, and plenty of positive energy into everything they do! You’ll be a valued helping hand in the kitchen alongside our wonderful Chef, and also a much-loved support for our Educators as you step into our rooms to provide relief breaks. You’ll be part of creating a truly nurturing, fun, and joy-filled environment where both children and educators can thrive.

Ideally, we would love someone who is happy to be in the Kitchen supporting our Chef, along with supporting all the rooms with break reliefs. We have 7 rooms at the centre with 130 children.

As our new Kitchen Hand, you will:
  • Support our talented chef in preparing healthy, delicious meals
  • Show commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment
  • Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive, team-focused setting
  • Play a key role in supporting the health and well-being of children through nutritious food.
  • Building positive relationships with staff, families, and children within the centre community.
  • Ability to lift 15kgs and be able to work with heavy equipment.
  • Complete temperate checks and have an understanding of food hygiene
  • Familiar and across all allergies and understands the important of nutrition and catering needs for children
What You’ll Bring:
  • Minimum qualifications - Food Handling Certificate and Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Educator (or working towards)
  • A current Working with Children Check
  • Strong understanding of diverse dietary requirements and food sensitivities
  • Australian Working Rights
  • Impeccable personal presentation
  • Availability to work Monday to Friday - 5 days!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
  • Competitive above-award pay
  • Up to 50% off childcare fees for your little ones*
  • A rewards program for referring family and friends
  • Opportunities to transfer across our network of centres
About us
At Eden Academy, we’re more than a childcare centre—we’re a family. When our educators feel a true sense of belonging, this love and care flows naturally to the children, families and extended communities.

At Eden, we pay above award wages as well as the 10% government worker retention payment, because you deserve to be valued and supported. We recognise the skills and dedication you bring every day. At Eden, You Are Worth More.

What’s Next?
Your journey with Eden Academy starts with a simple step: Ensure you have your CV updated and click APPLY!


  • Terms and conditions apply.
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