Join Our Team as a Kitchen Hand at The Grove Academy North Wollongong & Dapto ⭐ About the Organisation At The Grove Academy, we’re all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators. With campuses across NSW, we’re renowned for our innovative approach to early childhood education, including our unique Grove Flourish program and Mama Bear initiatives. People love working with us because of our supportive culture, strong values, and commitment to making every day meaningful. Our Grove Values At The Grove Academy, we live by our values. They shape everything we do and the way we work together. We’re looking for educators who naturally embody these too: ❤️ Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do. Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other’s wins. Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every day. Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth. Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one. Benefits We value our team and offer amazing incentives, including: Worker Retention Payment, offering a 15% pay increase over the next two years! $2,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus for helping grow our Grove family 50% off childcare fees for your little ones Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care Career growth opportunities with our ongoing company expansion A supportive team culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards About the Role As a Kitchen Hand, you’ll work closely with our campus to ensure our little ones enjoy nutritious and delicious meals every day. You’ll help keep the kitchen running smoothly and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen Washing and organising dishes and kitchen equipment Supporting inventory management and restocking supplies Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met Skills & Experience We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and eager to contribute. To excel in this role, you’ll need: Experience in kitchen work or food preparation (preferred but not essential) Strong organisational and time management skills A positive, team-oriented attitude A commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards A passion for making mealtimes enjoyable for children How to Apply Click APPLY or give us a call on 1300 147 683 for a friendly, confidential chat. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to explore your application and get to know you better – because keeping you in the loop is just how we do things. You’ll hear from us either way! Keen to learn more? Visit tga.edu.au and take a peek into life at The Grove. Join us in making a difference in children’s lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you’ll love!
