Youth Justice and Victim Support – Wacol QLD

Looking for a practical, hands-on role where you can learn new skills and be part of a supportive team? Join our kitchen team and gain experience in food preparation, food safety, stock control and commercial kitchen operations. Permanent role with generous salary ($33 - $36 per hour) and 12.75% super.

The Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support is seeking a Kitchenhand to join the team at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre. As a Kitchenhand, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day operation of a busy commercial kitchen, helping prepare and deliver meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and food hygiene.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

- Assist with the preparation and serving of meals.
- Maintain a clean, protected and hygienic kitchen environment.
- Receive, store and rotate food supplies.
- Assist with stocktakes and basic record keeping.
- Follow food safety and operational procedures.
- Work as part of a supportive kitchen team to deliver quality food services.
- No extensive experience required. Training and support provided.
- Gain practical skills in a commercial kitchen environment.




- Permanent employment with attractive public sector benefits.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and build a long-term career.
- Work with a team that values safety, respect and teamwork.

About you

We're looking for people who:

- Enjoy practical, hands-on work.
- Are reliable and willing to learn.
- Take pride in cleanliness and food safety.
- Work well in a team environment.
- Have kitchen, hospitality or food service experience, or a genuine interest in developing these skills.

Requirements

- Hold an unrestricted driver's licence, or be willing to obtain a manual licence.
- Hold a Food Handler's Certificate, or be willing to obtain one.
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Blue Card.
- Meet the department's pre-employment screening requirements.

Only persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by the Department of Justice and Victim Support. Successful applicants may be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening and provide evidence of their right to work in Australia.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706194/26

📌 Kitchenhand (Australia)
🏢 Youth Justice and Victim Support
📍 Australia