Casual Kitchen Porter at Deakin University

Geelong, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

38.99

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Multitasking, Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Attention To Detail, Kitchen Operations, Sanitization, Waste Removal, Health And Hygiene Standards, Organizational Skills, Time Management

Industry

Education

Description

Salary Rate: Casual HEW 1 ($38.99 per hour + 12% superannuation) Employment Type: Casual Location: Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus About the Role: The Kitchen Porter supports the day-to-day operations of the Waurn Ponds Pantry kitchen. You must be quick-thinking and agile, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your strong verbal communication skills. Additionally, you should have the ability to work in a team environment and maintain an eye for detail. To be successful, you'll have: * Minimum 1 year experience in a busy kitchen environment * Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a busy environment * Must possess reliability, self-motivation, organizational skills, and excel as a team player * Demonstrates a positive attitude and strong work ethic * The role requires the incumbent to apply and maintain a Working With Children Check Your key responsibilities will be to: * Organise, manage, and independently operate your assigned section * Washing and sanitising dishes, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment * Keeping the kitchen, dish area, and storage areas clean and organised * Assist in delivery of events, functions and daily café service * Assisting with basic kitchen prep and tasks as required * Daily and regular deep cleaning, recycling and waste removal * Adhere to health and hygiene standards at all times * Assist in fostering and nurturing a culture of professionalism and pride in the workplace Please submit your updated resume and one page cover letter. Applications for this position close on Monday 18 May 2026 at 11:55PM About Us The flexible learning options we provide our students and our diverse team of professionals and academic experts has enabled us to achieve a 5-star rating by the prestigious university ranking organisation Quacquarelli Symonds. For eight consecutive years, we've achieved the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities. We have a network of campuses, learning centres and research centres across Victoria and corporate offices in Melbourne, China, Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka. Our online Cloud campus provides more than 13,000 students with access to state-of-the-art digital tools and direct access to world-renowned academics. As a Victorian university with a global impact, Deakin is translating its research into commercial outcomes that will help drive innovation for Australia’s economy.

Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness by washing dishes, sanitizing equipment, and managing waste removal. Additionally, the porter assists with basic food preparation and supports the delivery of daily café services and events.