Bakery Production & Prep Assistant

East Coast Cookies; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast Cookies is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support our busy Melbourne kitchen. You will prepare and portion ingredients, assist the chef with various tasks, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and contribute to a positive team environment. The role requires reliability, a good attitude, and strong teamwork and communication skills to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or food industry preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Able to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients for recipes.
• Assist chef with kitchen tasks as needed.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Job description

What you'll be doing

Preparing and portioning ingredients for use in recipes

Assisting the chef with various kitchen tasks as needed

Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations

Maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, including washing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, and sanitising surfaces

Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment

What we're looking for

Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand or in a similar role within the food industry

Must have a good attitude, be reliable & hard-working for our fast paced, high volume kitchen

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure

Passion for the industry and a desire to contribute to the success of our business

Hours

Mon 6am to 3pm
Tues to Thurs 6am to 2.30pm
Fri 6am to 11.30am

Salary will depend on experience

About us

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