Kitchenhand

Youth Justice and Victim Support; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector benefits

Job summary

Youth Justice and Victim Support – Wacol QLD is seeking a Kitchenhand for the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre. The role involves preparing and delivering meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting stock control in a busy public-sector kitchen.

No extensive experience is required; training and support will be provided. This permanent role offers a salary of AU$33–36 per hour plus 12.75% superannuation and valuable public sector benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, hospitality or food service preferred.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of meals.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Receive, store and rotate food supplies.
• Assist with stocktakes and basic record keeping.
• Follow food safety and operational procedures.
• Work as part of a supportive kitchen team to deliver quality food services.
• No extensive experience required; training provided.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Stock control

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Blue Card

Manual driver's licence

Job description

Youth Justice and Victim Support – Wacol QLD

Looking for a practical, hands-on role where you can learn new skills and be part of a supportive team? Join our kitchen team and gain experience in food preparation, food safety, stock control and commercial kitchen operations. Permanent role with generous salary ($33 - $36 per hour) and 12.75% super.

The Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support is seeking a Kitchenhand to join the team at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre. As a Kitchenhand, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day operation of a busy commercial kitchen, helping prepare and deliver meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and food hygiene.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Receive, store and rotate food supplies.
• Assist with stocktakes and basic record keeping.
• Follow food safety and operational procedures.
• Work as part of a supportive kitchen team to deliver quality food services.
• No extensive experience required. Training and support provided.
• Gain practical skills in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Permanent employment with attractive public sector benefits.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and build a long-term career.
• Work with a team that values safety, respect and teamwork.

About you

We're looking for people who:

• Enjoy practical, hands-on work.
• Are reliable and willing to learn.
• Take pride in cleanliness and food safety.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Have kitchen, hospitality or food service experience, or a genuine interest in developing these skills.

Requirements

• Hold an unrestricted driver's licence, or be willing to obtain a manual licence.
• Hold a Food Handler's Certificate, or be willing to obtain one.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Blue Card.
• Meet the department's pre-employment screening requirements.

Only persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by the Department of Justice and Victim Support. Successful applicants may be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening and provide evidence of their right to work in Australia.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706194/26