Seasonal Kitchen Team
Casual | Ventnor, Victoria | Positions available now
Phillip Island Winery is recruiting several casual kitchen team members, with positions available from now as we build towards the busy summer season.
Work will continue through the summer peak and into autumn, with our greatest need for team availability between December and Easter.
Located in Ventnor, Phillip Island Winery brings together quality wine, seasonal food and relaxed hospitality in a beautiful rural setting. Our kitchen caters for busy restaurant services, weddings, events and special celebrations, with Victorian produce and seasonal flavours at the heart of what we do.
About the opportunity
We have several casual opportunities available across:
Chef and cook roles
Food preparation
Kitchen-hand work
General kitchen support
We’re recruiting people with different experience levels and will match successful applicants to the responsibilities that best suit their skills.
Some positions require commercial kitchen experience or relevant qualifications. For other roles, a good attitude, reliability and willingness to learn will matter more than an extensive resume.
What you’ll do
Depending on your role and experience, you may:
Prepare ingredients and assist with food preparation.
Cook and plate dishes in line with our menus and presentation standards.
Help maintain an efficient and organised kitchen during busy periods.
Wash dishes, equipment and kitchen utensils.
Maintain clean work areas and follow kitchen cleaning procedures.
Receive, store and rotate stock appropriately.
Follow food-safety, hygiene and workplace-safety requirements.
Work closely with the chefs, kitchen hands and front-of-house team.
Assist with other reasonable kitchen duties when needed.
What you’ll bring
Most importantly, you’ll bring:
A positive, team-oriented attitude.
Reliability, punctuality and clear communication.
A willingness to work hard and help wherever needed.
The ability to stay organised and composed during busy services.
Respect for food-safety, hygiene and workplace-safety standards.
A willingness to learn, take feedback and uphold kitchen standards.
Availability across weekends, public holidays and peak summer dates.
Current Australian working rights.
Previous experience in a restaurant, winery, café, catering business or commercial kitchen will be valuable. Relevant cookery qualifications will be required for some chef positions, but they are not necessary for every role within the kitchen team.
The details
Employment: Casual
Location: Phillip Island Winery, Ventnor, Victoria
Start dates: Positions are available now and throughout the lead-up to summer
Period: Work available through the summer peak and into autumn, with greatest availability required between December and Easter
Hours: A minimum of 10 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours during the peak period
Typical hours: Generally between 10am and 6pm, with some earlier, later or additional hours for weddings and events
Pay: Casual rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award, including applicable penalty rates
Accommodation is not provided by Phillip Island Winery, but we can share a current guide to accommodation options around Phillip Island and the surrounding area, including hostel or backpacker-style options where available.
You will need to be able to travel reliably to and from the Winery in Ventnor for your rostered shifts.
Apply
If you’re reliable, ready to contribute and enjoy being part of a busy kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete our application form and select Seasonal Kitchen Team as the position you’re applying for. Tell us about your relevant experience, availability and why you’d like to work with Phillip Island Winery.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.