Help shape the future of young minds – join our team at Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT.
* Centre Kitchen Assistant / Educator role
* Permanent Part Time role (9am – 4pm) based at Scullin ACT
* Above award wages
* PD Training opportunities
* Generous salary packaging benefits under Anglicare's PBI status - ask us about this!
Are you passionate about children’s nutrition, well-being and inclusive practice?
About Us
Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT (Anglicare) is a not-for-profit organisation currently seeking Centre Kitchen Assistant / Educator to join our team in Scullin, ACT. We are deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, and we maintain zero tolerance for child abuse in any form.
At Anglicare, we foster child safe environments where every child feels included, valued, heard, and where their strengths and diversity are celebrated. We are committed to cultural safety for all children, including respecting and valuing the unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
We work to remove barriers that may prevent children and families with diverse needs from feeling safe, welcome, or included, and we actively reduce the likelihood of harm by encouraging concerns to be raised and responding promptly to any disclosures or signs of harm. Our staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and report harm, building a culture where children feel safe to speak up.
About the Opportunity:
As the Centre Kitchen Assistant / Educator, you will be responsible for supporting the preparation of nutritious and healthy meals and snacks for children enrolled at the service, as well as maintaining a safe, clean and hygienic environment to facilitate the preparation of nutritious and healthy meals and snacks. On occasion, you will be called upon to work in the classrooms, providing support to Educators and children at break times or at other points throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare, handle, and store food safely, following all food safety and hygiene regulations maintaining high standards.
* Assist with menu planning for babies and children taking into consideration the service’s context, and culture of the children, families and Educators who attend.
* Ensure dietary requirements, allergies, anaphylaxis, and food restrictions are met at all times.
* Coordinate delivery of meals and snacks in accordance with the daily routine/children’s needs across each room.
* Maintain ordering, stock control and kitchen record keeping.
* Ensure cleanliness and appropriate storage of kitchen tools, utensils and equipment.
* Support Educators with food‑based learning experiences and special events.
* Build respectful relationships with children and families, welcoming feedback and inputs into menu creation.
* Provide support within the classrooms if required to ensure the service remains compliant with Educator to child ratio requirements.
* Commit to ongoing learning regarding best practices for food and nutrition for children ensuring culturally inclusive and respectful practices.
About You
* You hold a Food Handling Certificate (training can be provided).
* You hold (or are actively working towards) an ACECQA‑approved Certificate III qualification in Early Childhood Education.
* You have prior experience working in a kitchen in an Early Learning setting.
* You possess a good knowledge of nutrition for children, food safety practices, and allergen management.
* You demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding children and upholding their safety and wellbeing at all times.
* You have an understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), including the National Quality Standards (NQS), the Early Years Learning Framework, and the My Time, Our Place Framework for learning.
* You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* You are committed to Anglicare’s mission and values of integrity, inclusiveness, dignity, and compassion.
* You hold a current First Aid certificate, or a willingness to obtain.
* You have a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card – ACT.
* You have a sound knowledge of relevant external legislation that relates to this position.
How to Apply:
We'd love to hear from you if you can bring your expertise and passion to our team!
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities of the role.
Applicants will be required to undergo reference checks and a National Criminal History Check prior to an offer of employment.
For all enquiries, please get in touch with Recruitment team at ***********@anglicare.com.au
Applications close: 10 June 2026.
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Anglicare NSW South, NSW West, ACT is a child-safe organisation.