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Kitchen HandQueensland Childcare Services • Ipswich, AU
Kitchen Hand

Kitchen Hand

Queensland Childcare Services • Ipswich, AU
5 days ago
Job description

Queensland Childcare Services – Ipswich QLD

Join Queensland Childcare Services – Where Passion Meets Purpose

At QCCS, you’ll never stand alone. You’ll be part of a team that values connection, celebrates growth, and supports you — both professionally and personally.

The Opportunity: Kitchen Hand

  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5 days per week is a must
  • Location: Ipswich
  • Hours: Up to 38 hours with flexibility
  • Compensation: Up to $33/hr + Super + Retention

You will need a Paid Blue Card

Your Responsibilities:

The Kitchen Hand will prepare the meals for our centres for Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea. There’s no need for formal qualifications and all training will be provided but you should be enthusiastic about preparing fresh and wholesome meals for the children in our service. Nutrition is a vital part of children’s development and healthy eating is part of the QCCS philosophy. We believe food ingredients should come from the kitchen, not from a lab.

The Kitchen Hand must be passionate about children’s nutrition and have the same ethos and passion to embed and promote this in our centre.

Your role will include the preparation of fruits and vegetables for platters etc, heating and delivering meals, ensuring compliance with the centre Food Safety Plan and much more!

Why Choose Queensland Childcare Services?

Exceptional Benefits

  • Above Award Pay: Enjoy up to 20% above award wages, plus monthly bonuses and profit-sharing for leadership roles.
  • Childcare Discount: Receive up to 75% off childcare fees for your family.
  • Flexible Work Options: Up to 38 hours per week with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
  • Free Uniforms to make your mornings hassle-free.
  • Relocation Support if you’re moving to join our QCCS family.
  • Retention Payment Opt-In: QCCS proudly participates in the Queensland Government Retention Payment Program — giving our educators access to additional financial recognition for their ongoing commitment to the sector.

Growth & Development

  • Training Tailored kitchen induction and training created by our qualified company dietitian!
  • Paid Professional Development including First Aid, CPR, Food Safety, Fire, and Child Protection training.
  • Fully Funded Qualifications: Certificate III and Diploma courses, plus financial support for Bachelor and postgraduate studies.
  • Mentoring & Support: Access to pedagogy leaders, ECT mentors, and monthly collaboration meetings.
  • QCCS Scholarship Pathways Program to support your study and career advancement.
  • Career Growth Opportunities across 24 centres — from educator to leadership roles.

Health, Wellbeing & Recognition

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental, financial, and physical wellbeing.
  • Tenure Bonus Program with amazing gifts for 5, 10, and more years of service.
  • End-of-Year Gifts and regular appreciation events.
  • Modern, Safe Environments with CCTV systems to ensure the wellbeing of children and staff.

Why QCCS?

With over 30 years of excellence, QCCS offers diverse programs — including beach, bush, and farm kindy, swimming programs, and healthy bodies initiatives. You’ll work in a community-driven organisation that truly values its people and invests in their success.

Join a team where your impact matters — and where you’ll always have the support you deserve. Apply today and start your journey with Queensland Childcare Services.

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