Kitchen Hand Delivery jobs

The Kitchen Hand supports the cooks in preparing our menu options, keeps the kitchen clean and the dishes and pots washed, handles and stores all food safely, and helps make sure our standards are met at every service.

S’WICH is a contemporary sandwich and salad brand with stores in Bondi Beach and Surry Hills, providing the best quality ingredients in a fast-casual setting.

This is an ongoing position. Full-time, part-time or casual position is available.

Core tasks of the position

• Assisting cooks with basic food preparation and plating during service.
• Receiving deliveries, and unpacking and storing food in temperature controlled facilities.
• Washing, peeling, chopping and portioning vegetables, fruit and other ingredients under the direction of the cook.
• Measuring and mixing basic sauces and dressings to recipe.
• Assisting with brining and preparing vegetables for pickling.
• Washing, drying and putting away dishes, utensils, pots and pans, by hand and by dishwasher.
• Cleaning and sanitising benches, equipment, floors and food preparation areas.
• Removing rubbish and recycling, and keeping bins and waste areas clean.

Duties and responsibilities

In carrying out the core tasks above, the Kitchen Hand is responsible for:

• Keeping dishes, utensils and equipment clean and ready so the kitchen runs smoothly during service.
• Completing morning preparation tasks as directed, including washing, cutting and portioning ingredients in accordance with S'WICH recipes.
• Measuring and mixing basic sauces and dressings to recipe, under the direction of the cook.
• Checking deliveries for quality and freshness, and reporting any damaged or substandard produce or stock to the cook.
• Storing food correctly in the cool room and fridges, including labelling, dating and rotating stock (first in, first out).
• Assisting the cook with portioning, plating and garnishing during busy periods.
• Following allergen and dietary procedures to avoid cross-contamination, and asking the cook when unsure about ingredients.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, serving area, storage areas and bins, including completing daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Complying with all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements, including safe use of cleaning chemicals and kitchen equipment.
• Helping to set up the store before service and pack down and close the kitchen after service.
• Reporting low stock, equipment faults and safety hazards to the cook or manager.

Skills and experience

Essential

• A strong work ethic and the ability to work quickly and accurately during peak service.
• A basic understanding of food safety and hygienic food handling, or a willingness to learn.
• The ability to follow instructions, recipes and cleaning procedures.
• Attention to detail and pride in keeping a clean, organised kitchen.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a small team on shift.
• The ability to stand for long periods and lift and carry stock safely.
• Availability to work weekends, consistent with a business trading seven days a week.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a kitchen hand or in a commercial kitchen or hospitality setting.
• Basic knife skills and food preparation experience.
• A Food Handler certificate or similar food safety training.
• An interest in learning to cook and developing a career in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required. Full training provided.

Employment conditions

• A friendly, energetic team.
• Full time, part time and casual positions available, with no early morning or late night shifts.
• Remuneration above the relevant award.
• Staff meals provided.
• Ongoing training and workplace development.
• Opportunities to progress into a cook role as the business expands.

How to apply

Applications and enquiries: work@eatswich.com.au

Please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant commercial cookery experience.

Pay: $32.00 – $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free food
• Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person