Job Description

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Family Health Support Services Department is looking for a motivated and reliable Casual Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated Meals on Wheels Team. Our Meals on Wheels service proudly prepares and delivers fresh, nutritious daily meals for vulnerable residents of the municipality, helping them maintain their independence and continue living safely at home.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and funding guidelines;
• Maintaining a high standard of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with funding guidelines and food safety regulations;
• Assisting with the preparation and packing of meals for delivery routes;
• Supporting the kitchen team during periods of staff leave and peak operational demand.

This is a casual role with no fixed, or regular hours per week. Shifts are available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) as required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in a high-volume food production kitchen or similar facility;
• A positive team-oriented approach and the ability to contribute to a collaborative workplace culture;
• The ability to assist with the instruction and engagement of volunteers;
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
• Supervisors Food Handling Certificate; and
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible working hours
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 2A currently remunerated at $33.85 per hour plus loading and superannuation.

Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 26 June 2026.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Steven Drummond, Team Leader Meals on Wheels 9768 1390 or steven.drummond@frankston.vic.gov.au

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.