Kitchen Production Assistant: Impactful Meals

SecondBite; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

SecondBite in Brisbane is seeking a reliable Production Assistant for its kitchen in Morningside. You will work with chefs, volunteers, and the team to support meal preparation and maintain high food-safety standards.

This part-time role runs Monday to Thursday, 1:00 pm–9:00 pm, offering hands-on experience in a mission-driven kitchen that rescues surplus food and prepares nutritious meals for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or food service environment.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to undertake physical tasks in a kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal production in a busy kitchen.
• Follow established kitchen procedures and food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Handle, store and rotate food to maintain quality and minimise waste.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas.
• Organise and store kitchen equipment and supplies as per procedures.
• Monitor stock and support inventory control.
• Identify and report equipment faults, hazards, safety concerns.
• Work collaboratively with chefs, volunteers and team members.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and respectful workplace.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed by your manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Food handling

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

SecondBite in Brisbane is seeking a reliable Production Assistant for its kitchen in Morningside. You will work with chefs, volunteers, and the team to support meal preparation and maintain high food-safety standards.

This part-time role runs Monday to Thursday, 1:00 pm–9:00 pm, offering hands-on experience in a mission-driven kitchen that rescues surplus food and prepares nutritious meals for the community.