We are seeking a Casual Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Doctor’s Orders Café in Gold Coast University Hospital!
* Casual position available!
* Early morning shifts from Monday to Friday (no weekends!)
* Join a fun, fast paced and supportive team!
About Food by WHSmith
Our Food by WHSmith cafes are located in some of Australia’s largest hospitals, offering a fast-paced and vibrant work environment for team members who thrive in a collaborative setting. We are driven by our core values: Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability.
We believe in making a positive impact not only within our teams but also in our local communities by delivering exceptional service in hospitality. We’re looking for team players who are eager to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace, so if these values align with yours and you share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Kitchen Assistant at Doctor’s Orders, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable multitasking to ensure that our customers receive the highest level of service.
Your main duties will include:
* Pre-service kitchen preparation
* Preparation of all ingredients
* Full knowledge of and ability to cook menu items (basic cafe-style food).
* Safe food handling and a commitment to HACCCP.
* Working closely with the Cafe Manager, particularly with regards to ordering stock.
* Responsible for ensuring the kitchen is always a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
* Set production levels
* Conduct stocktakes
* Place stock orders
* Brief front of house team members on menu and allergens
* Manage kitchen wastage
The Successful Candidate
To be considered for this role, you must display the following:
* Minimum 2 years of experience as a Kitchen Assistant or similar role in a café or food retail environment
* Experience managing stock control and costs
* Food safety supervisor certificate
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene.
To be considered for this role, you must be available Monday to Fridays for early morning shifts. You will be required to be available for 20 hours per week.
What’s In It For You?
* Fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture!
* Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* No weekend work!
* Opportunity to grow and develop hospitality skills!
* Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and retail partners!
* Be part of a local café that values quality and community.
We’re not just here for our customers’ journeys - we want to make every career journey better too! Apply now!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.
* Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.