Kitchen Hand | Eureka 89

Chef & Kitchen; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Study assistance

Referral program

Private health discounts

Parental leave

Purchased leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Eureka 89, Melbourne's premier events and dining space atop Eureka Tower, seeks a casual Kitchen Hand to assist our Chefs and keep the kitchen spotless and safe. You’ll be on your feet in a fast-paced environment, help with food preparation, and support service delivery.

The role involves lifting up to 20 kg, working across seven days with shifts up to 10 hours between 07:00 and 01:00. A pre-employment medical and police check may be required.

Qualifications

• Food Handling Safety Certificate required or willing to obtain upon commencement.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar kitchen hand role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean kitchen area and equipment in line with food safety guidelines.
• Assist with food preparation and support cheffing staff to ensure efficient service.
• Handle stock, lifts up to 20 kg, and perform repetitive culinary tasks.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen with shifts across seven days.

Skills

Food handling safety

Job description

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Eureka 89 is the stunning events and dining space on the top floor of Eureka Tower in Melbourne. We host a wide variety of events - corporate lunches, dinners or cocktail parties, media launches, private milestone celebrations and weddings. We also operate a chef's tasting dining room, open to the public throughout the week.

About Journey Beyond

Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other. The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:

• Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
• Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.
• Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K'gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.

www.journeybeyond.com

About the Role

We are seeking a casual Kitchen Hand who is motivated, passionate and driven by working in a fast-paced kitchen. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for assisting with maintaining a clean kitchen area & equipment to comply with food safety guidelines, preparing food, and supporting our Chefs under their supervision to ensure efficient service delivery of food.

The Kitchen Hand will be based predominantly in the Eureka 89 kitchen and will spend large periods of time on their feet, be exposed to heating elements, work in tight confined spaces, and wet/slippery environments. The shifts may involve irregular hours and extended working periods. They will also be required to lift and move stock weighing up to 20kg, as well as conduct repetitive actions in line with normal culinary duties.

You may be required to work any of the seven days of the calendar week and gazetted public holidays. A standard working day can consist of up to 10 working hours, within the hours of 07:00hrs and 01:00hrs.

Unfortunately, the business is not able to provide any sponsorships at this time.

Qualifications

• Food Handling Safety Certificate (essential, or willing to obtain upon commencement)
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role, with previous Kitchen hand experience

About You

• Able to work quickly and safely with minimal supervision
• Good personal hygiene
• Ability to manage time effectively, especially under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Proven ability to work autonomously and part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills, with high fluency in English
• Entitlement to work in Australia

A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.

Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here!

As a Journey Beyond employee, you'll enjoy:

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• An attractive salary with an annual performance / salary review
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave Program
• Purchased Leave Policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise