ABOUT US 

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits, increasing your take home pay!
• Casual role with ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Contribute meaningfully to the community 

YOUR ROLE 

The Kitchen Hand is responsible for assisting in the smooth running of food services for clients of the Matthew Talbot Hostel. The role is also to maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Check goods delivered to Matthew Talbot Hostel for quantity, quality and where necessary, temperature.  
• Assist in preparation of all meals  plus, any in-house function meals for the Society.  
• Serve meals in a professional and courteous manner.
• Clean and sanitise any equipment used during cooking and preparation of resident’s meals.
• Daily, weekly and monthly cleaning according to the schedule.
• Set tables in the dining room for each meal period (cutlery, bread, Crockery etc.).
• Make tea in urns and transfer to tea pots for each table in the dining room for meal periods.
• Assist in the service at each meal period.
• Refill of food containers in the kitchen dry store area.
• Assist in sorting of donated food items.

YOU WILL NEED 

• Food Handling certificates or equivalent.

• Experience working as Kitchen hand/ Sandwich hand in food related industry.

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant food handling and safety regulations and guidelines including HACCP.

• Experience in a customer service/hospitality environment and willingness to adhere to established quality standards.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a professional team, as well as the ability to adapt and deliver to a changing environment in a professional manner.

• Sound organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast paced and high demanding role while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

• Experience working within a homeless residential service is desirable.

• Qualifications in hospitality /catering is desirable.

APPLY NOW 

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. 

If you have questions about this role, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Kitchen Hand enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process. 

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.