Team Leader - Kitchen Hand

Wesley Mission Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration and benefits

Not-for-profit tax concessions

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland is seeking a Team Leader Kitchen Hand to oversee sanitation, organisation and support kitchen operations. You will supervise pantry, storeroom and stewarding staff, manage dishwashing and equipment, and uphold hygiene and stock control.

This on-site role offers flexible hours and not-for-profit tax concessions plus career development. You must demonstrate safety knowledge and teamwork, with a commitment to high service standards in a busy facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment
• Knowledge of safety requirements in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to follow systems and procedures
• Commitment to high hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate pantry, storeroom and stewarding staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor cleanliness and organisation of kitchens, workrooms and storage areas.
• Oversee dishwashing processes and maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery and glassware.
• Control storage, handling and distribution of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
• Conduct regular inventory checks of items including trolleys, gastro trays and kitchen tools.
• Report shortages and arrange timely replacement or repair of equipment.
• Implement controls to minimise waste, loss and breakage.
• Recruit, train, roster and supervise stewarding staff to maintain service standards.
• Provide support to kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Teamwork

Food safety

HACCP awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

The Team Leader Kitchen Hand oversees kitchen sanitation, organisation, and supports operations. You will coordinate non-cooking staff functions, including dishwashing, equipment handling, and storeroom operations, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and inventory control

You’ll deliver this role by:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of pantry, storeroom and stewarding staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor cleanliness and organisation of kitchens, workrooms and storage areas.
• Oversee dishwashing processes and the maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery and glassware.
• Control storage, handling and distribution of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
• Conduct regular inventory checks of items, including but not limited to, trolleys, gastro trays and lids and kitchen tools.
• Report shortages and arrange timely replacement or repair of equipment.
• Implement controls to minimise waste, loss and breakage.
• Recruit, train, roster and supervise stewarding staff to maintain service standards.
• Provide support to kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations, including, regular inspections and safe work practices.

What We Offer

• Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions
• Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a kitchen environment, including food preparation tasks.
• Sound knowledge of safety requirements applicable to a commercial kitchen environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team-based work environment.
• Proven ability to correctly follow systems, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, including personal hygiene, cleanliness of work areas, and proper care of equipment

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

• Previous experience working in a commercial or large-scale kitchen environment.
• Familiarity with food safety standards, audits, or HACCP-based systems.
• Experience working within a healthcare, aged care, or community services setting.
• Basic computer skills relevant to kitchen or food service operations
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work