Job Description

Location: 45 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC

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Join the Piccolina Gelateria Team

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Piccolina Gelateria is an artisan gelateria renowned for producing exceptional gelato using authentic Italian techniques and premium ingredients. With a growing network of retail stores and wholesale customers across Melbourne, we're looking for a reliable, motivated, and hardworking Full-Time Kitchen Hand to join our team.

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This is a permanent full-time position offering consistent hours, long-term job security, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a passionate and growing business.

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About the Role

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As a Kitchen Hand, you'll play an important role in supporting our production and kitchen team at our Mount Waverley facility.

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You'll assist with food preparation, gelato production, cleaning, washing up, packing, and general kitchen duties to help ensure our production runs smoothly and efficiently.

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This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and product quality.

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The role requires morning starts, with shifts typically commencing between 7:00 am and 9:00 am, depending on production requirements. Availability to workweekends as part of a rotating roster is also essential.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Assist with the preparation and production of gelato and related products.
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- Measure, weigh, and prepare ingredients according to production requirements.
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- Assist production staff with general kitchen duties.
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- Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen and production environment.
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- Assist with packing and labelling finished products.
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- Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures.
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- Assist with receiving,



storing, and organising ingredients and supplies.
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- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure daily production targets are met.
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About You

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- Is reliable, punctual, and takes pride in their work.
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- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
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- Enjoys working as part of a team.
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- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
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- Has good attention to detail and follows instructions carefully.
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- Maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
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- Is physically fit and comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting/moving boxes and ingredients.
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- Is flexible and available for morning starts and weekend work.
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- Is willing to learn and take on new tasks.
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Skills & Experience

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- Previous kitchen hand, food production, hospitality, or warehouse experience is highly regarded but not essential.
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- Food handling or food safety experience is advantageous.
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- Ability to work efficiently and follow production procedures.
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- Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
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- Ability to work independently when required as well as part of a team.
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- Full Australian working rights.
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What We Offer

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- Permanent full time position.
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- Consistent hours and long-term job security.
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- A supportive, friendly, and passionate team environment.
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- Staff discounts across Piccolina products.
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- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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- The opportunity to work with one of Melbourne's leading artisan gelato brands.
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- Career growth within an expanding business.
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Transport

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Our production kitchen is located in an industrial area withlimited public transport access. Applicants with their own reliable transport are strongly preferred. Free on-site parking is available for all staff.

📌 Kitchen Hand (Victoria)
🏢 Piccolina Gelateria
📍 Victoria