Kitchen Hand

The Salvation Army; Sydney; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army at The Collaroy Centre on Sydney's northern beaches is seeking a Casual Kitchen Hand to support on-site catering operations. You will ensure cleanliness of catering equipment and flatware, wash dishes, and perform general kitchen cleaning including floors.

Shifts run seven days a week, typically 7am–3pm or 5pm–8pm, with duties covering back-of-house cleanliness, occasional vegetable chopping, and teamwork to keep dining operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen hand experience is desired.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under conflicting time pressures.

Responsibilities

• Back of House Kitchen Cleanliness - Adhere to cleaning of food preparation areas and dining room spaces.
• Cookery Duties - occasional chopping of vegetables.
• Team Support - participates in team activities and staff meetings.

Skills

Kitchen helper experience

Job description

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

The Collaroy Centre is looking to bring on board Casual Kitchen Hand to support the catering operations on site!

Owned by The Salvation Army, our mission is to impact lives by growing and valuing people. As well as hosting school camps, conferences, and retreats, we also seek to assist the needy by running and investing in mission programs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be responsible for the cleanliness of all catering related equipment and flatware including washing dishes and general kitchen cleaning (sweeping and mopping floors etc.)

Shifts: availability 7 days per week, shifts are generally 7am-3pm or 5pm to approx. 8pm

Typical duties include:

• Back of House Kitchen Cleanliness - Adhere to all cleaning of food preparation areas, following food service procedures and standards to ensure smooth running of the back of house and dining room areas of The Collaroy Centre.
• Cookery Duties - occasional chopping of vegetablesand is not really a main part of the role.
• Team Support – Participates in team activities, attends staff meetings when scheduled and demonstrates a supportive approach to other staff members, contributing to overall team effectiveness.

ABOUT YOU

Previous kitchen hand experience is desired

Ability to meet deadlines and work under conflicting time pressures

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration