Kitchen Hand

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.

The Opportunity

The role: Kitchen Hand

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Hand to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering excellent service and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.  

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for:

• Physical set up and operation of the wash up area and thorough clean down area at the end of shift

• Ensuring all kitchen equipment, dishes, cutlery and glasses are cleaned to HACCP standards and are returned, dry and stacked in appropriate order and locations throughout the kitchen, storage areas and meeting rooms

• Assisting chefs and kitchen staff in food preparation

• Performing basic kitchen tasks such as peeling, cutting, and washing vegetables

• Handling and storing food items properly to maintain freshness and prevent contamination

• Following health and safety regulations to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

• Assisting in the setup and breakdown of buffets and equipment

• Receiving and checking deliveries, ensuring items are stored correctly

• Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation during service

• Providing support to all the Client Services team when required i.e. room set ups

• Complying with WHS obligations and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements for this role as set out in legislation and the firms' policies and procedures.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Good organisational skills

• Basic food handling / hygiene training or knowledge of

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is preferred – or be eager to train

• Quick turnaround time

• Good communication skills

• Vast knowledge of food preparation

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene and safety standards

• Neatly presented with uniform well laundered

What you can expect from us:

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsf.com/20/29354/landing-pages/hsf-benefits.pdf

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We’re a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Lindsay Kay , Senior Recruitment Adviser on Lindsay.Kay@hsf.com or 0428 281 117.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.

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Diversity & Inclusion

At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.