" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eChildcare Kitchenhand | Northmead\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16182\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16183\"\u003e Childcare \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16184\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16185\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 22/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary packages | Annual leave loading | Childcare fee discounts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMontessori training provided for Educators | Supportive and collaborative team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareer progression opportunities for Educators\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Company \u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia\u0027s leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe company with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e With 70+ centres across Australia, 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\u0027re with you every step of the way.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResponsibilities:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFood preparation for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSafe food handling for allergic/anaphylactic children\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeal plating and service and taking to classrooms\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eKitchen cleaning and dishwashing\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCleaning of office, staffroom, foyer and other areas if needed\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCutting of varied meats\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFood safety and hygiene procedures\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePositively promote and market the centre to families and the community\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBe an advocate of the Montessori Method to parents and potential clients\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRespect and support colleagues by developing positive and ethical channels of communication that are based on principles of mutual respect, equity and fairness\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttend meetings as requested\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecome familiar with Montessori Academy Policies and Procedures\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Competencies:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFood Safety Supervisor Certificate\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCurrent Working with Children Check\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirst Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBe available for shifts between 8:30am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExcellent written and verbal communication skills\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAbility to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of the importance of family communications\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommitment to the holistic development of their class\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStaff Benefits\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerous staff discounts on childcare and large retailers\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e17.5% annual leave loading\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn-site parking\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAccess to wellbeing programs (EAP)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStrong focus on work-life-balance\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGreat company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive of all team members\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team? We\u0027d love to hear from you! \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eTo apply now please click through to our application. Alternatively, contact Human Resources at \u003cstrong\u003ejobs@montessoriacademy.com.au.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2004624\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "