Kitchen Hand Position Available

Apply Now; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts across products

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WHSmith is seeking a Kitchen Hand for the team at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Join a fast-paced, supportive environment with brand-new hospitality facilities and casual or full-time positions available.

Key duties include sandwich prep, dishwashing, maintaining a clean kitchen, and ensuring food safety standards. Applicants should have at least 1 year of hospitality experience and be able to work evenings from 12:30 to 20:30.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hospitality experience in a Kitchen Hand role.
• Able to work evening shifts from 12:30 to 20:30.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sandwiches, wraps and other items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Wash dishes and maintain clean kitchen areas and waste management.
• Unpack deliveries, rotate stock and ensure proper stock packing.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Become a part of an exciting and expanding team.

Job No: WHS260189

Location: Melbourne

Employment Status: Full Time and Casual

We're seeking energetic Back of House staff for the team at The Alfred Hospital!

• Join a fun, fast paced and supportive team.
• Exciting brand-new hospitality facilities.
• Casual Kitchen Hand positions available.

About Food by WHSmith

We are driven by our core values:Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability.

We believe in making a positive impact not only within our teams but also in our local communities by delivering exceptional service in hospitality. We’re looking for team players who are eager to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace, so if these values align with yours and you share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Hand, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable multitasking to ensure that our customers receive the highest level of service.

• Preparing sandwiches, wraps, and other items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Washing dishes and pots
• Clean and maintain general kitchen areas, including dishwashing and waste management.
• Unpack and sign off deliveries, ensuring stock is rotated and packed away properly.
• Ensuring all food is prepared and handled in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked food preparation area.
• Serving customers efficiently and courteously.
• Working as part of a team to meet daily service targets and standards.

In your application, please outline your availability and whether you are applying for a Full Time or Casual Kitchen Hand role.

The Successful Candidate

To be considered for these roles, you must display the following:

• Will be available to work evening shifts that are 12.30 to 20.30
• Minimum 1 year of hospitality experience in a Kitchen Hand role
• Experience in dishes and prep
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving stock.
• Organised and efficient with good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn & can-do attitude.

What’s In It For You?

• Fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunity to grow and develop hospitality skills!
• Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and retail partners!
• Be part of a local cafe that values quality and community.

We’re not just here for our customers’ journeys - we want to make every career journey better too!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.

*Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.