About
the Role
Reporting
to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, the Sandwich & Kitchen Hand will play an
integral part in the Carlton Football Club’s 1864 Café & Events space.
Working in the Club’s Food and Beverage Team, you will be assisting with food
preparation as well as ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and is
well-maintained.
As
a Sandwich & Kitchen Hand, you will be highly organised and have a strong
attention to detail. The role will require you to understand the importance of
kitchen safety and hygiene standards, and to work diligently to ensure that the
kitchen space and equipment is clean, sanitised, and organised.
Key
Responsibilities
·Preparation
of sandwiches, toasties and the Eatery’s cabinet display, including the
rotation of stock and control of daily salad and pastries as per the direction
of the Chefs
·Ensure
a high level of cleanliness, sanitization and hygiene in the kitchen and BOH
areas (including Goods Receival and Stores)
·Responsible
for the washing of all crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment as
directed by the Chefs
·Maintain
all kitchen floors and cleaning equipment, including commercial dishwasher,
mops, brooms, etc.
·Assist
the Chefs with stock control through the rotation of incoming and outgoing
stock in the kitchen and BOH areas
·Undertake
compliance procedures to ensure food safety, including fridge temperature
checks, the use of probe and laser thermometers, and logging of relevant
reporting
·Provide
basic food preparation assistance to the Chefs as directed
·Operate
and execute the service of the pass in the café space
Experience,
Skills and Attributes
·Prior
kitchen experience, particularly in a café and/or function environment
·Understanding
of the importance of kitchen safety and hygiene standards
·Completion
of Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate preferred
·Desire
and willingness to learn
·Have
high attention to detail
·Excellent
organisational skills
·Positive
and team-oriented attitude
·Knowledge
of, and alignment with, the Carlton Football Club’s values
·Ability
to work flexible hours in keeping with venues operational hours
Benefits
and Culture
Carlton’s values underpin
how the Club operates, describing how our people work together, interact and
behave. The Club is passionate about its culture, focused on cultivating a
unique sense of belonging and connection. In addition, we offer our people flexible
working, learning and development opportunities, as well as employee benefits
such as membership, café and retail discounts, working in a world-class
sporting amenity.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume
addressed to the Head Chef by 31st July 2026.
The
Carlton Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and a place who welcomes
all. We encourage people with diverse experiences and backgrounds to apply.
This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTQIA+
communities. We are committed to fostering a workplace environment which is
inclusive, safe, and flexible. All applicants will be considered based on the
relevance of their abilities to the role and their alignment with our Club
Values.
The
Carlton Football Club is committed to providing a welcoming environment where
the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our
programs, services, activities, events, and the broader community, will always
be our first priority. All staff must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current
Victorian Working With Children Check as part of their employment with the
Club.
