Production/Kitchen Assistant - Part Time - AM Shift

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 a leading Australian food rescue organisation dedicated to reducing food waste and tackling food insecurity. Through the SecondBite organisation which includes both SecondBite and FareShare, we work collaboratively to provide nutritious food and meals to Australians in need.

SecondBite is committed to positive change through redirecting surplus food, otherwise destined for landfill, to agencies and people facing food insecurity in a safe and timely manner.
As part of the SecondBite organisation, FareShare operates Australia’s largest non-profit kitchens in Melbourne and Brisbane, where chefs, cooks and volunteers transform this rescued and donated food, as well as produce grown on their own kitchen gardens, into millions of delicious, nutritious meals each year for people experiencing need.

We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity in the workplace.

Location: Morningside, QLD 4170
Employment Type: Part-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Department: Kitchen

About SecondBite

SecondBite is a leading Australian food rescue organisation dedicated to reducing food waste and tackling food insecurity. Through the SecondBite organisation which includes both SecondBite and FareShare, we work collaboratively to provide nutritious food and meals to Australians in need.

SecondBite is committed to positive change through redirecting surplus food, otherwise destined for landfill, to agencies and people facing food insecurity in a safe and timely manner.
As part of the SecondBite organisation, FareShare operates Australia’s largest non-profit kitchens in Melbourne and Brisbane, where chefs, cooks and volunteers transform this rescued and donated food, as well as produce grown on their own kitchen gardens, into millions of delicious, nutritious meals each year for people experiencing need.

We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity in the workplace.

Location: Morningside, QLD 4170
Employment Type: Part-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Department: Kitchen

About SecondBite

About the role

Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and hands-on Production Assistant to join our kitchen team in Morningside, Brisbane.

Working alongside our chefs, cooks and volunteers, you’ll support the preparation and production of nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.

This is a part-time opportunity working Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal production in a busy kitchen environment.

• Follow established kitchen procedures and food safety and hygiene requirements.

• Handle, store and rotate food appropriately to maintain quality and minimise waste.

• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas.

• Organise and store kitchen equipment and supplies in accordance with established procedures.

• Monitor stock and support inventory control.

• Identify and promptly report equipment faults, hazards, accidents or safety concerns.

• Work collaboratively with chefs, volunteers and other team members to support efficient kitchen operations.

• Contribute to a positive, safe and respectful workplace.

• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed by your manager.

About you

You’re a practical, dependable team player who takes pride in doing a job well. You enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and are happy to get involved wherever support is needed.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or food service environment.

• An understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

• A Food Handling Certificate.

• The ability to undertake the physical tasks associated with kitchen production.

• Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills.

• A flexible, responsive and can-do attitude.

• A commitment to workplace health and safety.

You will also be required to meet the applicable pre-employment checks and requirements, including a National Police Check, Working With Children Check, satisfactory employment references and medical assessment.

Why join SecondBite | FareShare?

• Purpose-driven work: Help provide nutritious meals to people experiencing food insecurity.

• Meaningful impact: Be part of an organisation that rescues surplus food and reduces food waste.

• Collaborative team: Work alongside people who share a commitment to making a difference.

• Inclusive workplace: Join an organisation that values diversity, respect and collaboration.