Kitchen Hands - Production Kitchen
- Assemble and pack sandwiches, wraps, and salad cups for retail sale.
- Follow food safety and hygiene protocols in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet production deadlines.
About Us
For over 50 years, Vili’s has been serving South Australians their favourite pies, pastries and café classics. Our Production Kitchen preps the fresh ingredients and ready-to-go items you’ll find in convenience stores, corner delis and supermarkets.
We are seeking reliable Kitchen Hands, Sandwich Artists and Catering Assistants to join the Vili's Family.
Rosters
Our Production Kitchen work 5 shifts a week Sunday to Friday with 1 day off during the week and access to reasonable overtime to meet business demand.
- Afternoon team (1pm or 2pm start) - assembling the sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, salad cups and other "grab and go" style items, ready for sale through both Vili's and customer retail cafes and outlets.
What you’ll do.
Assemble & Pack: Build sandwiches, wraps, baguettes and salad cups to spec; weigh/label/date-code; present products neatly and consistently for retail.
Food Safety & Hygiene: Follow SOPs/HACCP, allergen controls, FIFO and temperature checks; clean-as-you-go and end-of-shift cleaning.
Teamwork & Pace: Work to production plans and deadlines; communicate clearly with Team Leaders and FOH/Dispatch; rotate tasks to support the team.
About you
Experience in fast-paced kitchens or food production (canteens, cafés, food trucks or manufacturing) is ideal
Comfortable with repetitive tasks and working in chilled environments
Attention to detail with recipes, portioning, labelling and presentation
Safety-first mindset (manual handling, knives, hygiene) and dependable timekeeping
Positive, team-oriented communicator who takes pride in consistent quality
Reliability, punctuality and a commitment to quality
Why join Vili’s?
Be part of an iconic South Australian brand with a supportive, close-knit team
Reliable shifts across morning or afternoon to suit your lifestyle
On-the-job training, well-managed processes, and on-site parking
Real impact—your work helps stock stores across SA every day
How to apply
Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button, and we'll be in touch. Please note: all applicants must have the legal right to live and work full-time in Australia, to be considered eligible for opportunities at Vili's.
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