Kitchen Assistant

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council's Family Health Support Services Department is looking for a Casual Kitchen Assistant as part of our vibrant Meals on Wheels Team. Meals on Wheels proudly produces fresh hot meals daily for vulnerable residents of the municipality requiring supports to remain independently living at home.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the preparation of low-cost, high-quality meals of a nutritious standard to meet dietary needs in accordance with funding guidelines to eligible residents of Frankston City;
• Maintain a high level of kitchen hygiene in accordance with the funding guidelines and food safety regulations; and
• Assist with packing of meals for each delivery route

This is a casual role with no fixed, regular working hours per week. Shifts for the role are Monday to Friday to cover existing staff leave and support the kitchen at times of peak workload.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Experience in a high-volume food production kitchen or similar facility;
• Proven ability to work as a team member;
• Ability to assist with the instruction and engagement of volunteers;
• Certificate 1 to 3 Food Handling Certificate; and
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible working hours
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 2 currently remunerated between $39.12 and $40.26 per hour.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Deborah Barry on (03) 9784 1859 or via email

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

Advertised: 30 Jan 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time