Kitchen Assistant

Federation University Australia is hiring a full-time Kitchen Assistant for its Ballarat VIC campus. Responsibilities include assisting kitchen teams with cleaning, stock management, and catering setup while maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have experience in food handling and a Level 1 Food Handling Certificate is desirable. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Be responsible for general assistance to the kitchen teams.
• Commercial Services – Mt Helen Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• HEW 2 - $58,616 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 06/04/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will be responsible for providing general assistance to the kitchen teams including cleaning, stock receipt and delivery, and set up for function catering across the Ballarat campuses.

You will:
• participate in the delivery of food services;
• ensure hygiene standards are maintained; and
• assist with delivery and set up of offsite catering functions.

About you

You will have a demonstrated experience in handling food and cleaning commercial kitchens in addition to experience managing stock rotation.

You will possess:
• ability to work individually and as part of a team;
• ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and a broad range of customers; and
• a Level 1 Food Handling Certificate is desirable.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 6 April 2024

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.