Cafe/Kitchen All Rounder

WHSmith; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Career progression opportunities

Employee discounts via Beny app

Local cafe team environment

Job summary

WHSmith Australia operates Food by WHSmith cafes in major hospitals, including Lyell McEwin Hospital. We are seeking a Kitchen Hand to support fast-paced service, food prep, and delivering quality customer experiences in a hospital cafe setting.

Ideal applicants bring hospitality experience, strong teamwork and a can-do attitude. Availability for morning and evening shifts is preferred, with opportunities for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hospitality experience in Kitchen Hand or Sandwich Hand roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving stock.
• Willingness to learn and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparing sandwiches, wraps and other items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Preparing and cooking food including Bain Marie style hot food.
• Clean and maintain general kitchen areas, including dishwashing and waste management.
• Unpack and sign off deliveries, rotate stock and pack away properly.
• Ensure all food is prepared and handled in line with safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked prep area.
• Serve customers efficiently and courteously.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily service targets and standards.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Manual handling

Job description

Become a part of an exciting and expanding team.

Job No:WHS260181

As a Kitchen Handyou will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable multitasking to ensure that our customers receive the highest level of service.

This role is based in Lyell Mcewin Hospital.

What being a Kitchen Hand is all about:

• Preparing sandwiches, wraps, and other items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Preparing and cooking food including Bain Marie style hot food.
• Clean and maintain general kitchen areas, including dishwashing and waste management.
• Unpack and sign off deliveries, ensuring stock is rotated and packed away properly.
• Ensuring all food is prepared and handled in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked food preparation area.
• Serving customers efficiently and courteously.
• Working as part of a team to meet daily service targets and standards.

What our Stores would love to see:

• Minimum 1 year of hospitality experience in a Kitchen Hand/Sandwich Hand role.
• Catering food experience
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving stock.
• Organised and efficient with good communication skills
• Willingness to learn & can-do attitude.
• Availability to work mornings and evenings.

How we reward our teams:

• Fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Constant opportunities for progression and development - potential to grow within the company!
• Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and retail partners through our Beny app.
• Be part of a local cafe that values quality and community.

About Food by WHSmith Australia

Our Food by WHSmith cafes are located in some of Australia’s largest hospitals, offering a fast-paced and vibrant work environment for team members who thrive in a collaborative setting. We are driven by our core values:Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability.

We believe in making a positive impact not only within our teams but also in our local communities by delivering exceptional service in hospitality. We’re looking for team players who are eager to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace, so if these values align with yours and you share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.

*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted