Kitchen Hand/Dishie Permanent Part Time

seek.com.au; Frankston; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a Kitchen Hand/Dishie to join a busy kitchen. The position is ongoing and year-round, with duties focused on washing, sanitising, and maintaining cleanliness across the kitchen during service.

The candidate should have prior busy-kitchen experience, a valid Food Handler Certificate, and reliable Thursday–Sunday availability. Ability to work under pressure and stand for extended periods is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy commercial kitchen
• Current Food Handler Certificate
• Reliable availability for Thursday–Sunday shifts
• Able to work under pressure during busy Friday and Saturday services
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks
• Strong attention to cleanliness, hygiene and organisation
• Proactive, punctual and able to work independently
• Team-oriented and flexible

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitise and put away dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen equipment
• Keep the dishwashing area clean, organised and running efficiently throughout service
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen benches, equipment, floors and work areas
• Assist with food preparation, stock rotation and storage when required
• Manage rubbish, recycling and general kitchen cleaning duties
• Complete end-of-shift cleaning and closing procedures
• Assist chefs during food service on occasion, including preparation and plating as directed
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures

Skills

Dishwashing

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Reliability

Education

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

This is a hands-on Kitchen Hand / Dishie role suited to someone who works efficiently, takes initiative, maintains high cleanliness standards and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. You will join a small but busy kitchen team in an ongoing, year-round position.

Key responsibilities

Wash, sanitise and put away dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen equipment

Keep the dishwashing area clean, organised and running efficiently throughout service

Maintain cleanliness of kitchen benches, equipment, floors and work areas

Assist with food preparation, stock rotation and storage when required

Manage rubbish, recycling and general kitchen cleaning duties

Complete end-of-shift cleaning and closing procedures

Assist chefs during food service on occasion, including preparation and plating as directed

Follow all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures

About you

Previous experience in a busy commercial kitchen is essential

Current Food Handler Certificate or higher qualification required

Reliable availability for Thursday–Sunday shifts

Able to work efficiently under pressure, particularly during busy Friday and Saturday services

Physically capable of standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks

Strong attention to cleanliness, hygiene and organisation

Proactive, punctual and able to work independently without constant supervision

Team-oriented, flexible and willing to assist wherever needed