Kitchen Hand

Eureka Villages; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Eureka Villages in Hervey Bay is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support our Chef and village team, ensuring nutritious, home-style meals and a clean, welcoming kitchen for residents.

You will work Sunday to Thursday, five hours per day, 25 hours weekly, with a consistent roster and friendly team.

Previous kitchen or hospitality experience and a Food Handling Certificate are valued; training is provided, and you'll contribute to residents' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must have awareness of food hygiene and safe handling practices.
• Reliable and organized with ability to follow procedures.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a village setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Chef with meal preparation and service
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Cleaning and sanitising food preparation and dining areas
• Supporting the safe storage, labelling and rotation of food
• Following food safety, WHS and chemical handling procedures
• Engaging positively and respectfully with residents and contributing to a welcoming village environment

Skills

Food hygiene

Reliable

Team player

Cleaning

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

• $28.87 per hour + super | Permanent Part-Time | Sunday to Thursday, 25 hours per week
• Enjoy consistent part-time hours, working 5 hours per day across Sunday to Thursday
• Join a friendly village team and help create a welcoming dining experience for our residents

Are you reliable, hands-on and enjoy being part of a team where your work makes a genuine difference?

We’re looking for a Kitchen Hand to join our team at our Hervey Bay village. Supporting our Chef and broader village team, you’ll play an important role in helping us provide nutritious, home-style meals while maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen environment for our residents.

Why Eureka?

Eureka Villages is one of Australia’s leading providers of affordable community living. We create welcoming communities where residents can feel at home, connected and supported.

Our values guide how we work every day. We Put People First, Embrace the Challenge, Commit and Follow-Up, Act with Purpose and Build Belonging.

What’s the role?

Reporting to the Village Manager and working closely with the Chef and village team, you’ll help keep our kitchen running smoothly and safely.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Assisting the Chef with meal preparation and service
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Cleaning and sanitising food preparation and dining areas
• Supporting the safe storage, labelling and rotation of food
• Following food safety, WHS and chemical handling procedures
• Engaging positively and respectfully with residents and contributing to a welcoming village environment

What’s in it for you?

• $28.87 per hour + super, aligned to Aged Care Award Level 2
• Permanent part-time position offering 25 hours per week
• Consistent roster of Sunday to Thursday, 5 hours per day
• Work as part of a supportive and welcoming village team
• A role where your contribution directly supports the wellbeing and experience of our residents

What’s it like working for Eureka?

Our Kitchen Hands are an important part of village life. You’ll work alongside the Chef and broader village team in an environment where residents are at the heart of what we do.

It’s practical, hands-on work, but it’s also about the small things that make a difference, from helping meals run smoothly to keeping the kitchen clean, safe and welcoming.

Is this role right for you?

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• Have previous experience in a kitchen, hospitality or cleaning environment, although this is desirable rather than essential
• Understand the importance of food hygiene, safe food handling and maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Are reliable, organized and comfortable following procedures and instructions
• Enjoy working as part of a team and interacting respectfully with residents
• Hold a Food Handling Certificate, or are willing to obtain one
• Can reliably work the required Sunday to Thursday roster

Ready to join Eureka?

If you’re looking for consistent part-time work where you can be part of a friendly team and contribute to the everyday wellbeing of our residents, we’d love to hear from you.

Eureka is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute. All successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks and provide evidence of their right to work in Australia.