Certainly! Here's a job description and job advertisement tailored for a **Market Hand** supporting a seafood business at local Brisbane markets:
# **Job Title: Market Hand - Fresh & Cooked Seafood**
## **Location**: Various Brisbane Markets
## **Employment Type**: Casual / Part-Time (weekends and early mornings required)
## **Hourly Rate**: Competitive, based on experience
## **About Us**:
We're a proud, family-run seafood business bringing the freshest local catch to Brisbane's best markets. From prawns and oysters to mouthwatering cooked options, we serve seafood lovers with quality, flavour, and a smile. As we grow, we're looking for reliable and energetic team members to help us deliver great food and great service.
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on, customer-focused team member to assist in the setup, sale, and pack-down of our fresh and cooked seafood stalls at various Brisbane markets. You'll work closely with our small team to ensure smooth operations, excellent customer service, and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with early-morning market setup and late-morning/afternoon pack-down
Serve customers, handle cash and EFTPOS transactions
Prepare and plate seafood products for sale (training provided)
Maintain cleanliness, food hygiene, and presentation standards
Restock displays and monitor product levels throughout the day
Load and unload vehicles safely with seafood stock and equipment
Support team members with general market duties as required
What We're Looking For:
Punctual, dependable, and energetic - markets start early!
Physically fit - lifting and standing for extended periods is required
Great people skills - friendly, polite, and helpful
Experience in food service, retail, or hospitality is a plus (but not essential)
Available weekends and some early mornings (typically Friday-Sunday)
Current driver's licence and/or own transport preferred
*Understanding of basic food safety (or willingness to learn)
**Benefits**:
- Fun, supportive working environment in some of Brisbane's busiest markets
- Flexible casual shifts
- Staff seafood perks
- Training provided - learn about seafood handling and sales
- Opportunity to grow with a passionate small business
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $29.00 - $45.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person