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Job Title


Kitchen Hand


Company : Ventia Limited


Location : Darwin, Northern territory


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

reqId: 166722 Category: Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800 Casual Join Ventia in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force as our next Kitchen Hand to support our hospitality services at our RAAF Base in Darwin, NT. As part of our Defence Base Services contract, Ventia has proudly delivered essential services across military bases nationwide for a decade. We help create safe, efficient, and supportive environments where Defence personnel live, work, and train. Whats on offer Hourly rate: $32.65 Growth opportunities to enhance your skills Casual employment with flexible working hours Ventia have been awarded a 6-year Defence Base Services contract with opportunity for further extension Ventia is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian Governments Department of Veterans Affairs Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program. Access to VenPerks: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major retail brands About the role As the Kitchen Hand, you will be assisting our Chefs, Cooks and broader kitchen team with basic food preparation including chopping and washing fruits and vegetables, preparing salads, and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the kitchen. About you Experience working in commercial kitchen environment Knowledge of safe food handling practices and a current Food Hygiene Certificate Flexible and adaptive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings Strong planning and organisational abilities Professional, enthusiastic, and reliable Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check.