Kitchen Hands & Sandwich Hands – Melbourne Airport

Delaware North is a market leader in the catering and hospitality industry with a portfolio spanning across sporting stadiums, airports, leisure and entertainment venues across Australia and New Zealand.

Our Melbourne Airport operation partners with some of Australia’s most acclaimed hospitality brands and venues across the domestic and international terminals.

We are currently seeking passionate people to become part of our dynamic culinary team. Play a crucial role in ensuring cleanliness, order, and efficiency in the kitchen; contributing to the smooth functioning of the kitchen operations. Additionally, you should possess fundamental cooking skills and a comprehensive understanding of kitchen safety.

We are Hiring

• Kitchen Hands – experienced in a similar BOH roles within a commercial kitchen
• Sandwich Hands – experienced in gourmet sandwich making

Requirements

• Execute food preparation tasks within a commercial kitchen environment, showcasing excellent food presentation skills
• Maintain consistent cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen area
• Ensure WHS compliance, displaying a strong commitment to meeting Food Safety standards. This involves conducting temperature and quality checks and effectively managing cross-contamination
• Support kitchen staff in establishing and sustaining an organised and efficient workspace
• Take on hands-on cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, waste disposal and management, operating a commercial dishwasher, and handling cleaning chemicals
• Exhibit excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to a work a variety of shifts over a 7 day a week roster including morning, days and nights
• Reliable own transport as some shifts are not supported by public transport to and/or from the airport

 Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand is advantageous or
• Previous experience as a Sandwich Hand is advantageous
• Food Safety Certificate or willing to obtain at onboarding

Benefits on Offer

• Discount on food and beverage purchases across our outlets
• Airport ASIC pass valid for 24 months
• Reward and Recognition program
• Learning and career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, formal programs, and access to over 800 hospitality lessons through our partnership with Typsy.
• Being part of a global company opens doors to various possibilities across our network of Australian and international resorts, airports, and stadiums.

Working With Us

You will work in one of our bustling Melbourne Airport venues and/or production kitchen – catering to the appetites of hungry travellers. This is your chance to join a dynamic and fun team working at one of the busiest airports in Australia. APPLY TODAY and be a valued member of our culinary team!

IMPORTANT: Successful candidates will be required to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a background and criminal history check. All employment offers are conditional on being able to hold and maintain an ASIC.

Applications close 28-03-2024