KITCHEN ASSISTANT

THISBOWL; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun and dynamic work environment

Competitive compensation

Discounts across locations

Training and career advancement

Team parties and events

Job summary

THISBOWL is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Australia to support ingredient preparation and inventory control in a fast-growing, Asian-inspired bowls concept. You will receive thorough training and a clear career path within a high-performing culture.

The role emphasizes hands-on kitchen operations, food safety compliance, and collaboration with Kitchen Supervisors and Managers. Training and ongoing opportunities for growth are provided to help you thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in industrial and/or restaurant kitchens.
• Passion for food and kitchen operations.
• Exceptional understanding of food safety guidelines and practices.
• Characteristics reflecting THISBOWL’s ethos: self-motivated, positivity, service-oriented, flexible, and ethical with a high degree of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ingredient preparation in the kitchen.
• Use our state of the art processing machines.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels and conduct regular inventory counts.
• Ensure critical standards of product quality, daily food safety and sanitation.
• Role model and reinforce THISBOWL’s people and culture standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food passion

Food safety

Culture fit

Job description

The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’re responsible for producing the ingredients that make up our delicious bowls. We’ll provide you with thorough training and set a clear career path for you to grow with us in a high performing culture.

Skills And Experience

You’ll have:

• Experience working in industrial and/or restaurant kitchens
• A passion for food and kitchen operations
• Exceptional understanding of food safety guidelines and practices
• Characteristics reflective of THISBOWL’s ethos: self-motivated, positivity, service-oriented, flexible, and ethical with a high degree of integrity.

Key Responsibilities

You Will Work With Fellow Kitchen Assistants, Kitchen Supervisors, And Your Kitchen Managers To Deliver An Exceptional Product. You’ll Be Expected To

• Assist with ingredient preparation in the kitchen
• Use our state of the art processing machines
• Maintain adequate inventory levels and conduct regular inventory counts
• Ensure critical standards of product quality, daily food safety and sanitation
• Role model and reinforce THISBOWL’s people and culture standards.

Benefits

What you can expect when you’re part of the THISBOWL Fam:

• A fun and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Discounts across locations (yes, even on your days off)
• Training and continuous opportunities for career advancement
• Team parties, sport events, and heaps more. We’re always up to something!

Why Thisbowl?

THISBOWL is one of Australia’s fastest-growing food brands, offering fresh, made-to-order bowls with an Asian twist. Founded in 2016 in Bondi, we have expanded to over 60 locations across the east coast of Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast). In 2024, we began our global expansion with the opening of our first restaurant in New York City. Our founding mission – to change the culture of fast food – continues to drive our team of quality-obsessed foodies as we grow.

So why join us? Well, we’re not your average ‘fast food’ brand—we’re all about doing things differently. If you love great food, leading with heart, and growing in a team that backs your growth, you’ll fit right in. We’re here to help you thrive, not just work.

The Interview Process

Here’s what you can expect during our recruitment process:

• Initial pre-screen call with our Recruitment team (10-15 min)
• In-person trial with one of our Kitchen leaders – stepping into the action of our central kitchen (1 hour)
• You’re on the team – job offer and onboarding process begins