Team Leader - Kitchen Hand

Job Description

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The Team Leader Kitchen Hand oversees kitchen sanitation, organisation, and supports operations. You will coordinate non-cooking staff functions, including dishwashing, equipment handling, and storeroom operations, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and inventory control

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You’ll deliver this role by:

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• Supervise and coordinate the activities of pantry, storeroom and stewarding staff to ensure efficient operations.
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• Monitor cleanliness and organisation of kitchens, workrooms and storage areas.
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• Oversee dishwashing processes and the maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery and glassware.
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• Control storage, handling and distribution of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
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• Conduct regular inventory checks of items, including but not limited to, trolleys, gastro trays and lids and kitchen tools.
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• Report shortages and arrange timely replacement or repair of equipment.
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• Implement controls to minimise waste, loss and breakage.
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• Recruit, train, roster and supervise stewarding staff to maintain service standards.
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• Provide support to kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth operations.
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• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations, including, regular inspections and safe work practices.
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What We Offer \n

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• Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions
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• Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being
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What We’re Looking For \n

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• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a kitchen environment, including food preparation tasks.
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• Sound knowledge of safety requirements applicable to a commercial kitchen environment.
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• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team-based work environment.
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• Proven ability to correctly follow systems, processes, and procedures.
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• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, including personal hygiene, cleanliness of work areas, and proper care of equipment
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A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have! \n

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• Previous experience working in a commercial or large-scale kitchen environment.
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• Familiarity with food safety standards, audits, or HACCP-based systems.
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• Experience working within a healthcare, aged care, or community services setting.
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• Basic computer skills relevant to kitchen or food service operations
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• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
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• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
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• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work
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