Job Info

Location: LEANYER, NT

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Salary: AUD $67,510 to $72,000 per annum plus superannuation Location: Leanyer, NT Employment Type: Full-time Hours: 38 hours per week About us Skills and Hands NT Pty Ltd is a Northern Territory-based consultancy focused on workforce planning, talent engagement, and sustainable staffing strategies. We work alongside local businesses to support the development of strong, reliable teams through tailored pathways that align with their long-term goals.

Our role is to facilitate practical workforce solutions that help employers attract and retain skilled talent—contributing to the resilience and continuity of operations across the Territory. About the employer Join a busy food service business (ABN 79 247 268 598) in Darwin and support day-to-day kitchen operations in a fast-paced takeaway and dining environment. We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and detail-oriented Kitchenhand to assist kitchen staff with food preparation, cleaning, dishwashing and general kitchen support duties.

Flexible rostered shifts are available and may include evenings, weekends and public holidays. Key Responsibilities:

- Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas, service areas and sculleries to maintain secure and hygienic workplace standards.
- Cleaning cooking equipment, trays, dishes, pans, food preparation tools and general utensils used in the kitchen and food service areas.
- Assisting with transferring, weighing, checking, unpacking and storing food supplies, ingredients and kitchen equipment.
- Assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning and organising ingredients.
- Preparing simple salads, savouries, sandwiches, sides and other basic food items under supervision.
- Packing food and beverage trays, takeaway orders and delivery orders for serving as directed.
- Cooking, toasting,



reheating and heating simple food items where trained and instructed by kitchen staff.
- Emptying bins, removing waste, cleaning spills and maintaining clean and organised back-of-house areas.
- Following food safety, hygiene, cleaning, stock rotation and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Assisting cooks, kitchen staff and service staff during busy service periods.
- Completing opening, closing and cleaning tasks according to workplace procedures.
- Reporting low stock, equipment issues, maintenance concerns or hazards to the supervisor.

Requirements:

- At least 1 year of relevant kitchen, food preparation, hospitality or cleaning experience is preferred.
- Formal qualifications are not mandatory.
- Food safety training or willingness to complete workplace food safety induction is desirable.
- Previous experience in a pizza, takeaway, café, restaurant or fast-food environment will behighly regarded.
- Applicants must have lawful authority to work in Australia for the hours required by the position.

How to Apply: We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Kitchenhand to assist with the daily kitchen operations of our dine-in and takeaway pizza shop. To apply, submit the following:

- Resume outlining your work experience and references.
- A short cover letter (max. 300 words) explaining:
- Why you are applying for this position; and
- An example of when you showed excellent service, initiative, or teamwork (use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result).
- A Written Response (max. 600 words) describing how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities of the role you are applying for.

Please structure your example(s) using the STAR method.

- Only complete applications that address all three components will be considered.

Incomplete or generic submissions will not be shortlisted. If you are interested in joining a busy hospitality team and supporting the preparation of quality food for our customers, we look forward to receiving your application. Applications must be submitted online. Telephone enquiries and walk-in applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 29 August 2026

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