Cleaner - IRT Catering

IRT; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shifts with a structured roster

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful diff…

Stable employment with a growing organ

Opportunities for career progression

Satisfaction of contributing to well‑n

Job summary

IRT Group’s Central Production Kitchen in New South Wales is hiring a casual Catering Cleaner to maintain a clean, safe, hygienic work environment and support a fast-paced production team. You will help ensure food safety and hygiene across areas and facilities.

Responsibilities include cleaning equipment and surfaces, waste management, and following cleaning schedules. Prior cleaning experience in a commercial kitchen is desirable; strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, preferably in a commercial kitchen or food production environment
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleaning standards
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and instructions
• Knowledge of cleaning practices, hygiene and sanitation standards

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen, production, storage and work areas
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils and surfaces
• Complete dishwashing and cleaning duties in accordance with daily production requirements
• Ensure floors, walls, benches and other surfaces are kept clean and free from hazards
• Follow food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety procedures at all times
• Safely handle and use cleaning chemicals in accordance with procedures
• Remove waste and recycling and maintain clean waste disposal areas
• Support the production team to maintain a safe, hygienic and organised working environment
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and production staff to support daily operations

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to follow schedules

Food safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Job description

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We are a large-scale Central Production Kitchen (CPK) specialising in the preparation of nutritious, high-quality meals for aged care residents. Using a cook-chill production system, we prepare, portion, and distribute meals to multiple aged care facilities, ensuring residents receive safe, delicious, and nutritionally balanced food every day.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Catering Cleaner to join our production team in a casual capacity. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic working environment and enjoys working as part of a fast-paced food production team.

Reporting to the Production Supervisors, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout our Central Production Kitchen, ensuring all work areas, equipment and facilities meet food safety and hygiene requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen, production, storage and general work areas
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, machinery, utensils and food preparation surfaces
• Complete dishwashing and cleaning duties in accordance with daily production requirements
• Ensure floors, walls, benches and other surfaces are kept clean and free from hazards
• Follow food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety procedures at all times
• Safely handle and use cleaning chemicals in accordance with procedures
• Remove waste and recycling and maintain clean waste disposal areas
• Ensure cleaning schedules and checklists are completed accuratelySupport the production team to maintain a safe, hygienic and organised working environment
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and production staff to support daily operations

To Be Successful You Will Have

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Previous cleaning experience, preferably in a commercial kitchen or food production environment (desirable)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high cleaning standard
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules, procedures and instructions
• Knowledge of cleaning practices, hygiene and sanitation standards
• Understanding of safe chemical handling and use of cleaning equipment
• Commitment to food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety requirements
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Physical capability to stand for extended periods and perform manual handling tasks
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with general cleaning duties as required

Benefits for You

• Day shifts with a structured roster
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference through the provision of quality meals
• Stable employment with a growing organisation
• Opportunities for career progression within catering and food services
• The satisfaction of contributing to the wellbeing of aged care residents through quality meal production.

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.