Multiple Kitchen Positions Available for our Cafés in the Alfred Hospital Join a fun, fast paced and supportive team Exciting brand-new hospitality facilities Multiple positions available About Food by WHSmith WHSmith is a historic British retailer focusing on news, books, and convenience, and Café operations across Australia. Our food sites are located in some of the busiest hospitals in the country, and our retail stores in some of the most exciting airports. Both provide a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that is perfect for driven individuals who thrive on a challenge. Our company values are Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability. As such, we are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service and who are committed to helping our business grow and succeed. About the Position WHSmith Australia is constantly growing and innovating. Our latest area of growth is the newly acquired Alfred Hospital estate. Our brand-new, state-of-the-art cafes are now open and thriving We’re building a dynamic kitchen team to support both our newly launched concept stores and our temporary sites still in operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something fresh, fast-paced, and full of potential. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career, we want to hear from you. We’re currently hiring for the following positions: Sandwich Hand (Casual) Kitchen Hand (Casual) Roles and Responsibilities Kitchen hand: Pre-service kitchen preparation Preparation of all ingredients Providing suggestions for menu improvement and changes. Safe food handling Responsible for ensuring the kitchen is always a clean, safe, and efficient workspace, in line with Fresh hygiene standards Assume some responsibility of kitchen duties, ordering and compliance. Consistently prepare high volume of food within the Café Sandwich Hand: Prepare and assemble fresh sandwiches, wraps, and light meals to order Ensure all food is made to a high standard, with attention to presentation and consistency Follow food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards at all times Maintain a clean and organised prep area and workstation In your application, please outline which position(s) you are interested in and your availability. About You To be considered for these roles, you must display the following: Minimum 1 year of hospitality experience in a kitchen hand or sandwich hand role 1 years of customer service experience is essential Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene (training can be provided). Physically capable of lifting and moving stock. Organised and efficient with good communication skills. Willingness to learn & can-do attitude. Why you should join our Food by WHSmith team Exciting staff discounts across our fabulous products Variety of shift times – Monday to Sunday. Constant opportunities for progression and development - potential to grow within the company A nurturing employee assistance program (EAP) for staff going through any form of hardship. We’re not just here for our customers’ journeys - we want to make every career journey better too Apply now Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.