Kitchen Hand
Part-time | 10:30am–3:30pm | School-friendly hours
About Us
We are a well established, not‑for‑profit, community based organisation
that has proudly supported local families in the Cessnock area for over 60
years. Across our seven services, we provide high quality, affordable childcare
and education, along with nutritious meals that support children’s health,
growth, and learning.
Our kitchen team plays a vital role in creating a safe,
clean and welcoming environment for the children in our care – and we’re now
looking for the right person to join that team.
About This Role – Please note: this is a Kitchen Hand
position
This role is not a cook or chef position.
You will be responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations,
including:
- Serving
and plating prepared meals
- Light
meal preparation only (no menu planning or cooking from scratch)
- Dishwashing
and cleaning
- Maintaining
high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
- Following
set routines and cleaning schedules
This role suits someone who enjoys practical, hands on work
and takes pride in keeping things organised, clean and running smoothly.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Is
looking for school friendly hours (10:30am–3:30pm)
- Enjoys
working as part of a friendly, supportive team
- Values
routine, structure and clear expectations
- Wants
to make a genuine difference in a community‑focused organisation
🎯 This is an excellent
opportunity for parents or carers with children at school, or anyone
seeking reliable part‑time hours in a positive environment.
About You
You will be:
- Comfortable
working on your feet in a busy kitchen environment
- Reliable,
punctual and committed
- Positive,
team oriented and safety focused
- Availability
for
5 shifts per week
You will also have:
- Some
experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen (support roles
welcome)
- A
current Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- A
willingness to obtain or provide a Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Geccko
National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain)
- A
valid driver’s licence
What We Offer
- School
friendly hours: 10:30am–3:30pm
- 20%
discount on before and after school care
- Access
to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retail
discounts on insurance, travel and technology
- A warm,
fun and supportive kitchen team
- The
chance to work for a values driven, community based organisation
If you take pride in keeping things clean and organised,
enjoy being part of a team, and want work that genuinely makes a difference, we
would love to hear from you.
👉 Please apply only if
you are seeking a Kitchen Hand / support role rather than a cooking or chef
position.
Child Safety Commitment
CMCC is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to
ensuring the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children, with zero tolerance
for harm. All employment is subject to appropriate child safety screening.
By applying, you agree to uphold our commitment to child
safety and contribute to a culture where children’s best interests are always
prioritised.
