Job Info

Location: PALMERSTON CITY, NT

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Location: Palmerston, Northern Territory Employment type: Full-time Hours: 38 hours per week Salary: $67,510 to $70,000 plus superannuation 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 business The business (ABN ) is a takeaway food outlet located in a busy shopping centre food court in Palmerston.

They serve a range of freshly prepared takeaway products, including loaded chips, fish and chips, fried chicken, seafood baskets, hotdogs, ice cream and milkshakes. They are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchenhand to support their food preparation and service team. About the Role

The Kitchenhand will assist with basic food preparation, maintain clean and hygienic kitchen and service areas, wash utensils and equipment, receive supplies and support the preparation and service of takeaway food. The position involves standing for extended periods, working in a fast-paced environment and safely handling kitchen equipment, cleaning products and food supplies. The successful applicant must be available across a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and evening shifts where required.





Key Responsibilities

- Clean kitchen, food-preparation, storage and service areas.
- Wash and sanitise cooking equipment, utensils, containers and other kitchen items.
- Assist with preparing ingredients for cooking and service.
- Portion, assemble and pack food items for customer orders.
- Assist with preparing simple menu items under direction.
- Cook, toast or heat simple food items in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Prepare takeaway packaging, food trays and service materials.
- Receive, transfer, weigh, check and correctly store food supplies.
- Rotate stock and assist with monitoring expiry dates and stock levels.
- Dispose of waste, clean bins and maintain waste-storage areas.
- Maintain clean floors, benches, sinks, fryers and other work areas.
- Assist kitchen and counter staff during busy service periods.
- Follow food-safety, allergen, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Report equipment faults, stock shortages and safety issues to the supervisor.
- Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties as allocated.

Skills and Experience The successful applicant must have:

- Previous experience as a Kitchenhand, food-preparation assistant or in a similar takeaway, hospitality or food-service role;




- Knowledge of basic kitchen hygiene and food-safety practices;
- The ability to follow instructions and workplace procedures;
- The ability to safely use cleaning products and basic kitchen equipment;
- Good attention to cleanliness and food-handling requirements;
- The physical capacity to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive manual duties;

The ability to work efficiently during busy service periods; Positive teamwork and communication skills; A reliable and punctual approach to work; and Availability to work weekends, public holidays and shifts according to the business roster. A food-handling or food-safety certificate is desirable. Relevant workplace training may be provided.

How to Apply 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 and growing takeaway food business serving the Palmerston community, we look forward to receiving your application. Apply online only. Walk-in or telephone enquiries regarding this vacancy will not be accepted. Applications close: 20 August 2026

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