About the role

Jorge & Co is a busy, family-operated café located within the Box Hill Public Hospital. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Hand / Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys food preparation, works efficiently and takes pride in keeping their workspace clean and organised. The position will initially be casual, with the possibility of progressing to full time employment for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities
Preparing a range of fresh salads each day
Completing daily slicing, chopping, peeling, weighing and portioning tasks
Preparing ingredients and assisting chefs with daily food production
Assisting with the preparation, assembly, packaging and labelling of catering orders
Preparing sandwiches, wraps, rolls, toasties and other café items when required
Restocking preparation stations, displays and ingredient containers
Following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards
Checking food freshness and correctly labelling, dating and rotating stock
Receiving, organising and storing deliveries
Washing dishes, utensils, trays,



pots, pans and kitchen equipment
Ensuring all food safety sheets are filled accurately

About you
Be reliable, punctual and ready to work
Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Work efficiently in a busy, rapid-paced kitchen
Have strong attention to cleanliness, organisation and food presentation
Be comfortable following recipes, instructions and preparation procedures
Work well independently and as part of a team
Understand the importance of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
Be physically capable of standing for extended periods and completing manual kitchen duties
Previous commercial kitchen, food preparation, kitchen hand or similar hospitality experience is highly regarded and preferred

About us

Jorge & Co is a busy, family-operated café located within Box Hill Public Hospital. We pride ourselves on serving fresh, high-quality food while maintaining a positive, qualified and supportive working workplace.

📌 Kitchen Hand / Prep Cook Box Hill
🏢 Jorge
📍 Box Hill