Part-Time Kitchen Production Assistant – Food Rescue

SecondBite; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

SecondBite is seeking a reliable Production Assistant to join our kitchen team in Brisbane. You will support the preparation and production of nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.

This part-time role runs Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, based in Morningside, Brisbane. You will work alongside chefs, cooks and volunteers to help deliver meals for people in need and contribute to a safe, collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Food Handling Certificate required.
• Ability to undertake physical tasks in a kitchen.
• Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible, responsive and can-do attitude.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal production in a busy kitchen.
• Follow kitchen procedures and food safety 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 per procedures.
• Monitor stock and support inventory control.
• Report equipment faults, hazards or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with chefs, volunteers and team members for efficient operations.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and respectful workplace.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed by your manager.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Food Handling Certificate

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

SecondBite is seeking a reliable Production Assistant to join our kitchen team in Brisbane. You will support the preparation and production of nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.

This part-time role runs Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, based in Morningside, Brisbane. You will work alongside chefs, cooks and volunteers to help deliver meals for people in need and contribute to a safe, collaborative workplace.