WE ARE SEEKING A CASUAL KITCHEN ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT DOCTOR’S ORDERS CAFÉ IN GOLD COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL!

• Casual position available!
• Early morning shifts from Monday to Friday (no weekends!)
• Join a fun, fast paced and supportive team!

ABOUT FOOD BY WHSMITH

Our Food by WHSmith cafes are located in some of Australia’s largest hospitals, offering a fast-paced and vibrant work environment for team members who thrive in a collaborative setting. We are driven by our core values: Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability.
We believe in making a positive impact not only within our teams but also in our local communities by delivering exceptional service in hospitality. We’re looking for team players who are eager to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace, so if these values align with yours and you share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a Kitchen Assistant at Doctor’s Orders, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable multitasking to ensure that our customers receive the highest level of service.

Your main duties will include:

• Pre-service kitchen preparation
• Preparation of all ingredients
• Full knowledge of and ability to cook menu items (basic cafe-style food).
• Safe food handling and a commitment to HACCCP.
• Working closely with the Cafe Manager, particularly with regards to ordering stock.
• Responsible for ensuring the kitchen is always a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
• Set production levels
• Conduct stocktakes
• Place stock orders
• Brief front of house team members on menu and allergens
• Manage kitchen wastage

To be considered for this role, you must display the following:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Kitchen Assistant or similar role in a café or food retail environment
• Experience managing stock control and costs
• Food safety supervisor certificate
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene