Kitchen hand

Transform lives, every single day  

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen. 

We are a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further. 

As a Kitchenhand, you’ willl play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, nutritious and high-quality meals. Working within our Catering team, you will help maintain exceptional hygiene standards while contributing to an efficient and well-organised food production environment. 

If you take pride in keeping things clean, organised and running smoothly, this is an opportunity to join a supportive team and make a meaningful difference every day. 

Your Opportunity 

This is a part-time opportunity based at Wills Café, Castle Hill, working Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00am to 3:00pm with a potential to go full time. 

As a Kitchenhand, you will support the day-to-day operations of our food production facility by maintaining cleanliness, sanitation and food safety standards. Working closely with Chefs, Cooks and the broader Catering team, you will help ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and safely. 

With a strong focus on teamwork, safety and quality, you will: 

Food Safety & Hygiene 

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen and food production areas 

• Follow HACCP, food safety and workplace health and safety procedures 

• Clean and sanitise equipment, utensils, floors and work surfaces 

• Assist with waste management and maintain clean waste disposal areas 

• Ensure chemicals and cleaning products are stored safely and correctly 

Operational Support 

• Assist with food preparation activities as directed 

• Follow correct food handling and storage procedures 

• Support the team to maintain food quality and service standards 

• Complete tasks efficiently and accurately to meet production schedules 

• Participate in team rotation and provide support across different work areas when required 

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement 

• Work collaboratively with Kitchenhands, Cooks and Chefs 

• Assist with on-the-job training and support new team members 

• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, cleanliness and food quality 

• Foster a positive and respectful team environment aligned with Anglicare's values 

Safety & Workplace Culture 

• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workplace 

• Report hazards, incidents and risks in accordance with organisational procedures 

• Participate in workplace health and safety activities 

• Promote an inclusive and respectful environment for people of all backgrounds 

What You Will Bring 

You are reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a busy team environment. You take pride in maintaining high standards and understand the importance of food safety and hygiene. 

You will also need: 

• Previous Kitchenhand, food production or hospitality experience (preferred) 

• Willingness to learn and be trained in food production processes 

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred) 

• Good written and verbal English communication skills 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes 

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment 

• A positive attitude and strong team focus 

You will thrive in this role if you are: 

• Reliable and dependable 

• Safety and quality focused 

• Organised and productive 

• A strong team player 

• Willing to learn and take initiative 

Why Anglicare?    

• We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen.      

• At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.      

• On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:      

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.      

• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.      

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career      

• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers      

• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family      

Are you ready for a career, that means more?     

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or submit. All applicants will receive a response. 

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.    

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.