Kitchen Hand

SMCT; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Leadership programs

Parental leave

Supportive culture

Job summary

SMCT in Melbourne is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support busy kitchen operations at a beautiful location. The casual role focuses on cleaning, dishwashing and helping with food preparation to maintain safe, hygienic standards.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will join a team that values people and reliable service, with weekend availability and the physical demands of handling repetitive lifting as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in hospitality.
• Capable of handling repetitive lifting and manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean all kitchen areas and dishwashing to maintain hygiene.
• Use cleaning products safely and effectively.
• Support cooks and ensure timely meal preparation.
• Empty bins and manage waste per SMCT guidelines.
• Report equipment issues to Head Chef or manager-on-duty.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

We create extraordinary experiences. We create memories, we take care of our shared heritage. This means careers where we have to innovate and always push for better, and where your perspective is always valued. This is a world where we bring together our love for the natural environment and our care for one another to make a real difference. This is a world where you'll discover something new, every day.

You'll discover hospitality that goes beyond expectations. You'll be providing support to our busy kitchen supporting the café, functions and staff cafeteria no nights, limited weekends and a beautiful location all with an organisation that puts people first, and where you get to make a difference.

The Role

Reporting to the Head Chef, our Kitchen Hand will primarily be responsible cleaning and dishwashing activities to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the kitchen as well as adhere to the maintenance of safe and hygienic operations within the kitchen. This is a casual role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use cleaning chemicals and recommended products for specified cleaning duties.
• Clean all areas within the kitchen in conjunction with the Cooks to ensure effective health and safety standards are achieved.
• Provide a clean, hygienic environment for the preparation and delivery of meals.
• Emptying kitchen bins and cardboard boxes throughout the day
• Collect accumulated food waste and dispose of it appropriately according to SMCT guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Ensure that malfunctioning equipment is reported to the Head Chef or the manager-on-duty in a timely manner.
• As directed by the Head Chef follow all relevant SMCT guidelines, procedures and policies in regards to food preparation and adhere to the daily menu plans.
• Promote a safe and secure working environment for all SMCT employees and visitors.

The Essentials

• Weekend availability is a must
• Comfortable with manual handling - Repetitive heavy lifting is a requirement of this role
• Sound knowledge around food hygiene
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen

About You

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
• Confidence and strong capabilities working within a hospitality or café environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations within a hospitality and/or café environment.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding role
• The ability to work successfully and productively within a team environment and independently.
• High level of organisational, time management and problem solving capabilities.
• High level of presentation and strong work ethic.
• High level of lifting and manual handling

What's on offer?

• Employee Health, Wellbeing and Assistance Programs, including free onsite Physio and regular health checks and initiatives.
• Leadership and Development Programs.
• No waiting period for unpaid parental leave and only 3 month waiting period for paid parental leave for full time and part time employees.
• Supportive and people-focused culture at a purpose-driven organisation.

SMCT is an equal opportunity employer and a Diversity Council Australia Member.

We care for our colleagues and the community we serve. To protect one another it is a requirement that all successful candidates complete background checks.

If you have any access requirements to fully participate in our recruitment process, please contact ***********@smct.org.au.

We will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising period, and the job posting may close early if a suitable candidate is hired.

For more information on Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, please visit our website: www.smct.org.au.