Kitchen Hand

Details

•  Permanent part time

• Based in Sylvania 

 

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services including aged & disability care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services. Our Vision is “driven to do more good.” 

 

About the role

As Kitchen Hand, you will work with a Chef to provide meal options for village residents and other customers. The Kitchen Hand is responsible for food preparation, assisting the Chef with cooking of meal offerings, serving, and maintaining a clean kitchen. This position covers Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday service between 10.00am and 3pm, Tuesday 10.00am – 2.30pm and Sunday 10am to 3.00pm. From time to time there may be catering demands such as morning teas, events, and meeting lunch plates. 

 

The successful applicant will have:

• The ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Experience with food preparation and cooking

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness

• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks independently.

• Understand safe work practices and food safety/hygiene.

• Work to set time frames to complete jobs in a timely and efficient manner.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

 

 Essential criteria

• There is a requirement to work weekday public holidays unless prior arrangements have been made.

• Work within the Vision and Values of Wesley Mission 

 

 Desirable criteria 

• Experience working in an aged care setting.

• Qualifications or training in food preparation and cooking

• First aid certificate 

 

Closing date 

27th September 2026 

For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:

Chris Winton: david.paananen@wesleymission.org.au 

 

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.  

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment
to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.