Kitchen Hand

Vikings Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development

Gym membership discounts

Staff meals

Rewards program

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Vikings Group in Canberra is seeking an experienced Kitchen Hand to support the head chef and kitchen team in a fast-paced venue at Erindale. You will help with food preparation, cleaning, and dishwashing to ensure smooth service.

This casual or permanent role offers learning opportunities, progression, and a friendly, inclusive work environment. Australian working rights are required, and a rotating roster with split shifts.

Qualifications

• Be a team player with a keen eye for detail.
• Able to take direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership and accountability for your tasks.
• Able to work in a busy environment and stay organised.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning and clearing of the kitchen, including dishes and floors.
• Assist in food preparation tasks and basic meal assembly.
• Manage stock rotation and ad hoc duties as required by Chefs and Management.
• Understand WHS and food safety requirements.
• Operate a commercial dishwasher to a high standard.

Job description

Job Description

The opportunity

The Vikings Group are looking for experienced Kitchen Hands who are passionate about food preparation and working within a fast-paced environment! As a Kitchen Hand at our Erindale venue, you will work collaboratively with your head chef and the wider kitchen team to assist in producing quality meals and exceptional service to patrons.

Your responsibilities

• Maintain the cleaning and clearing of the kitchen, including dishes and floors
• Assist in food preparation tasks and basic meal assembly
• Manage stock rotation and any other ad hoc duties as required by the Chefs and Management
• Have a thorough understanding of WHS and food safety requirements
• Be able to operate a commercial dishwasher to a high standard

What you get in return

As a valued team member, you will have the opportunity to fast-track your learning, express your creativity, and work within a fun, dedicated & passionate team every single day.

Team member benefits include:

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships (Vikings)
• Discounted staff meals
• Reward and recognition
• Free onsite parking

About you

All you need is a great attitude and willingness to assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment for the kitchen team, as well as:

• Be a team player with a keen eye for detail
• Have the ability to take direction in a fast-paced environment
• Take ownership and accountability for your tasks
• Have proven ability to work in a busy and fast paced environment

About us

The Vikings Group are an award winning group of Clubs within the Tuggeranong Valley (ACT) and Queanbeyan (NSW) areas. We are proud supporters of over 50 affiliated sporting groups and contribute to groups within the wider community. We care for our people and our environment and were recently awarded ‘Hospitality Innovation’, ‘Education, Learning and Development’, and ‘Emerging Talent’ in the Clubs ACT 2023 Clubs and Community Awards, ‘Club of the Year’ in the 2022 Clubs and Community Awards, as well as the ‘Innovation Excellence Award’ in the 2022 Climate Choices Business Awards (to name just a few!).

Vikings are an equal opportunity employer and foster diversity at every level of the organisation. We don’t just talk the talk, but we walk the walk, too!

We support the idea that all individuals be given equal access to employment opportunities and we strive for a workforce of diversity, built on different strengths and unique characteristics, to represent the communities that we serve.

We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is inclusive, fair and respectful.

What’s left to know

This is a rewarding casual or permanent position that involves a rotating roster and some split shifts. Successful applicants will have Australian working rights and will be subject to a National Police History Check.