Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Hand

KITCHEN PORTER / KITCHEN HAND- Full-Time

Locations: Marrickville, Alexandria & CBD

The Vibe: Family-owned craft, 35-year Sydney heritage, and zero corporate fluff.

Why Tuga Pastries?

If you love working with your hands, learning real culinary skills, and seeing incredible products come together, this is your spot. We are a second-generation, family-owned Sydney staple famous for our legendary Portuguese tarts and artisan baked goods.

We are expanding fast—with our 4th location opening at Sydney Airport and the CBD next—meaning this isn't just a kitchen hand gig; it’s a genuine launchpad for a hospitality career. You’ll join a fast-paced kitchen crew supporting the magic behind Sydney's favourite pastries.

The Role

A hands-on, fast-paced kitchen porter role supporting our production team by keeping our high-volume kitchens running seamlessly.

• The Core Ops: Take care of dishwashing, intensive cleaning, sanitation, and efficient waste management.
• The Kitchen Support: Assist our chefs and bakers with food preparation, simple cooking tasks, presentation, stock rotation, and hygiene standards.
• The Trade Pathway: Receive hands-on training and mentorship across multiple kitchen stations from seasoned culinary and pastry professionals.
• The Standard: Maintain strict HACCP guidelines to ensure a spotless, safe, and organized workspace.

Note: We run a 7 day/week operation. Full-time and casual roles are available across flexible day, afternoon and weekend shifts.

What You Bring

• Prior food experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, cafe, or food production setup.

• Genuine enthusiasm for the hospitality industry and a strong desire to learn real trade skills.

• High energy, absolute reliability, punctuality, and a team-first attitude.

• Valid Australian working rights and current residence in Sydney (no overseas applicants, please).

What’s In It For You?

• Real Career Growth: Many of our top bakers and chefs started right here. We offer genuine opportunities to build your skills and step up as we open new sites across Sydney.
• Master the Trade: Learn directly from experienced professionals who value your hard work.
• Daily Fuel: Hot meal provided daily.
• The Perks: 50% staff discount on our famous pastries and breads.
• The Culture: A tight-knit, supportive crew that appreciates good craftsmanship.