Kitchen Hand

Manpower Australia; Puckapunyal; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent hours

Supportive team environment

Defence site experience

Immediate starts

Job summary

Manpower Australia is seeking an experienced Kitchen Hand to support a busy catering team at a Defence site in Puckapunyal, Victoria. The role focuses on keeping the kitchen clean, assisting chefs, and handling daily food service tasks with reliability and team spirit.

The ideal candidate will have prior kitchen experience, be available to work a flexible roster (including weekends), and demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 hand experience

Flexible roster

Reliability

Teamwork

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

Essential Requirements

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