Kitchen Hand

Manpower; Puckapunyal; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent hours with a well‑estab l i

Supportive team environment

Defence site location

Immediate starts available

Job summary

Manpower Australia is seeking experienced Kitchen Hands to join a busy catering team at a Defence site in Puckapunyal, VIC. You will help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen and support chefs in daily service operations.

Ideal candidates have prior kitchen hand or hospitality experience, a flexible roster including weekends, and a reliable work ethic. You will be part of a professional team at a unique site with consistent hours and immediate starts for suitable applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen hand or similar hospitality role.
• Willing to work a flexible roster including weekends.
• Passion for reliability and efficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and wash dishes, utensils, and equipment
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks
• Receive, unpack, and store deliveries safely and efficiently
• Support the kitchen team with daily operational duties
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures

Skills

Kitchen Hands experience

Flexible roster

Strong work ethic

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Kitchen Hand | Defence Site Location | Puckapunyal

Looking for flexible hospitality work with reliable hours?

Manpower is currently seeking experienced Kitchen Hands to join a busy catering and hospitality team based at a major Defence site in Puckapunyal. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional kitchen environment supporting daily food service operations.

About the Role

You will play a key role in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, supporting chefs, and ensuring smooth daily operations within a fast-paced food service environment.

Roster & Hours

• Monday to Sunday availability required
• Typical start time around 10:00am
• Approximately 7.5-hour shifts
• Shift times may vary based on operational requirements
• Flexibility across all days is essential

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and wash dishes, utensils, and equipment
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks
• Receive, unpack, and store deliveries safely and efficiently
• Support the kitchen team with daily operational duties
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand or in a similar hospitality role
• Ability to work a flexible roster, including weekends
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions
• A team-focused attitude

Due to the nature of the site, applicants must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Hold a current driver's licence and have access to reliable transport
• Be willing to obtain a National Police Check
• Be able to pass any required pre-employment screening

What's on Offer?

• Consistent hours with a well-established employer
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work at a unique Defence site location
• Immediate starts available for suitable candidates