Job Title: Kitchen Hand

Location: Tonitto Cakes Port Kembla
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Head Chef / Sous Chef

Job PurposeWe are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Hand to maintain kitchen cleanliness, support our chefs, and ensure our back-of-house operations run smoothly. As a vital member of our culinary team, you will keep the workstation sanitary, assist with basic food preparation, and handle dishwashing duties during fast-paced service periods.

Core Duties & ResponsibilitiesCleaning & Sanitation

- Wash and sanitise all dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils using commercial dishwashers or manual cleaning methods.
- Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, work benches, floors, walls, and storage areas in accordance with food safety standards.
- Manage waste disposal by regularly emptying bins, sorting recycling, and keeping the loading dock clean.

Food Preparation Assistance

- Assist chefs with basic food prep, including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.
- Help assemble simple menu items, such as ganaches, cannoli, under supervision.
- Ensure correct labeling and rotation of prepped food items using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.

Stock & Inventory Support

- Receive and unload food deliveries,



verifying stock quantities against delivery dockets.
- Store ingredients correctly in walk-in coolrooms, freezers, and dry storage areas.
- Monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies and notify management when reordering is required.

Requirements & Skills

- Experience: Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or hospitality venue is preferred, but entry-level candidates willing to learn are highly encouraged to apply.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive lifting (up to 15–20kg), and work efficiently in a hot, rapid-paced environment.
- Availability: Flexibility to work a rotating roster,
- Skills: Strong communication, excellent time management, and a proactive "can-do" attitude.
- Compliance: Knowledge of basic Food Safety and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S;) guidelines is a plus.

What We Offer

- Competitive award rates and weekend penalties.
- Opportunities for career progression and apprenticeship pathways into cookery.
- A supportive, energetic, and inclusive team culture.

Pay: $26.44 – $45.10 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Hand (Port Kembla)
🏢 Tonitto Cakes
📍 Port Kembla