ESS currently delivers the best hospitality and catering services to many Defence sites in Australia and around the world. Our leading-edge catering systems mean that delivering a fantastic customer service experience is always our aim. We thrive on the challenge …. and we get the job done safely!

Thanks to the growth of our Defence business in Australia, we are currently recruiting for a Part Time Kitchen Hand to join our team based at HMAS Penguin.

You will be an experienced Kitchen Hand and will take great pride in providing an excellent customer service experience.

Your can-do attitude, safety focus and passion for quality and great service will be rewarded with excellent benefits and conditions. A variety of work locations and rosters are just the beginning. Talented and motivated team members can expect their careers to flourish with ESS, one of the world's most recognised Defence support services brands.

Key duties 

• Delivering exceptional Customer Service 
• Maintaining the service area
• Delivery of food and drinks
• Washing up and general cleaning
• Basic food preparation and safety (making sandwiches and salads)
• Cash handling and register operation
• Provision of excellent customer service 
• Knowledge of Food Safety requirements

The Person 

• Kitchen hand experience is essential
• Must have a current driver’s licence
• Experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment 
• Great presentation and customer service skills  
• Willingness to be part of an enthusiastic and motivated team 
• Willingness to jump into any task required, cleaning, food preparation and customer service
• Strong awareness of Hygiene & Food Safety Standards

The Benefits 

We place great importance on being an employer of choice and offer excellent career opportunities including internal transfers; ongoing training and development including apprenticeships & traineeships; a competitive salary, recognition programs including awards, long service and team event days; site based benefits; and company discounts.

If you are looking for a challenging role and want to join a team that shares your commitment to quality, safety, teamwork and "can-do safely". Click apply now.

 As you will understand, Defence and some other establishment ESS services are highly secure facilities.  Due to Defence security clearance requirements, all applicants will be subject to an Australian Police check and Security Vetting.