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

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 role

Council is currently seeking to fill Kitchen Officer positions within the Arts & Culture Department.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean;
• Washing and cleaning utensils and dishes in the kitchen and making sure they are stored appropriately;
• Handling, sorting, storing and distributing food items;
• Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and assisting in food handling within the food safety guidelines;
• Sorting and disposing of rubbish and recycling; and
• Adhering to all aspects of Food Safety support.

These are casual positions.

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page

About you

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Minimum 6 months experience dish-washing in a commercial kitchen environment;
• Good understanding of kitchen cleanliness;
• Basic communication and writing skills; and
• The ability to stay composed in difficult situations.

Why Frankston 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:

• Employee Assistance Program; and
• Access to professional and career development opportunities.

This position is a Band 2A currently remunerated at $42.31 per hour plus superannuation.

For more information and how to apply, please contact Shane Newell via email at Shane.Newell@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.