Kitchen Hand / Cook

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Kitchen Hand / Cook to join our kitchen team. This is a hands-on role involving kitchen cleaning, food preparation, and cooking duties. The successful candidate will work closely with the kitchen team to maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen while helping prepare and cook food to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with the preparation and cooking of food according to recipes and kitchen procedures.
- Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, cutting, and portioning.
- Assist chefs and other kitchen staff with daily food preparation and cooking duties.
- Cook and prepare menu items while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
- Wash and clean dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, including benches, floors, cooking areas, and storage areas.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures at all times.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, and appropriate storage conditions.
- Unpack deliveries and store food and supplies in designated areas.
- Assist with stock rotation and maintain appropriate storage standards.
- Dispose of kitchen waste and recycling appropriately.
- Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
- Clean and maintain cooking equipment and kitchen facilities.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
- Carry out other reasonable kitchen duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a kitchen, hospitality,



or food preparation environment is preferred.
- Experience with basic cooking and food preparation is highly desirable.
- Ability to work efficiently in a quick-paced kitchen environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to cleanliness, hygiene, and food quality.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and kitchen procedures.
- Basic knowledge of food safety practices.
- Good physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods and perform manual tasks.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.

Requirements
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Willingness to perform both cleaning and cooking duties as required.
- Food safety training can be provided where required.

What We Offer
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- On-the-job training and development.
- Opportunities to develop cooking and kitchen skills.
- Opportunities for career growth within the kitchen team.
- A supportive workplace where your contribution is valued.

If you are reliable, hardworking, enjoy working in a busy kitchen, and have a passion for food and cooking, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Pay: $30.00 – $42.61 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Mezza Eatery
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