Sandwich Hand

Casual Sandwich Hand & Catering Assistant

Toscano’s of Kew – Melbourne (Eastern Suburbs)

About Us

Toscano's is a thriving, high-quality gourmet grocery store located in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We pride ourselves on offering the finest fresh produce and premium Italian gourmet goods, and we are currently looking for an energetic Sandwich Hand & Catering Assistant to support our team in our busy commercial kitchen.

The Opportunity

This is a casual role with excellent scope to move into permanent or full-time employment for the right candidate. Enjoy a great work-life balance with regular weekday shifts.

• Hours: 30–38 hours per week.
• Shifts: Consistent Monday to Friday hours — no weekend work!
• Availability: Shifts operate with early morning start times.
• Pay Rate: Paid in accordance with the General Retail Industry Award.

Purpose of the Role

You will support day-to-day kitchen, catering, and shop operations by creating premium, high-quality food items. This is a fast-paced, food-prep-focused role suited to someone who takes pride in consistency, presentation, speed, and maintaining our high culinary standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Food Prep & Presentation: Prepare gourmet baguettes, paninis, and focaccias to order and for shop-floor retail display.
• Fresh Produce Prep: Efficiently portion, cut, and pack fresh vegetable packs, fruit salads, and retail cut fruits.
• Salad Production: Mix and prepare house-made coleslaws, pasta salads, and similar prepared deli lines.
• Catering & Deli Support: Assist the kitchen team with general food preparation and assembly for upscale catering orders.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards across all prep, bench, and storage areas. Follow all food safety, WHS, and company procedures.
• Inventory Control: Keeping prep areas clean, organised, and fully stocked with ingredients throughout service. Proactively report low stock to the Head Chef.

Skills & Attributes

• Reliable & Punctual: Someone who is comfortable with early morning starts, shows up on time, and is ready to work.
• Efficient: Able to work quickly, cleanly, and effectively under time pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail to ensure absolute consistency in food presentation and portioning.
• Experience: Prior experience in food prep, sandwich making, or a deli/catering environment is preferred (Basic Food Handling training provided if needed).

What's In It For You

• Award rates of pay.
• Hands-on exposure to high-end, premium Italian produce.
• A supportive, close-knit team environment.
• Growth opportunities within a well-established local business.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to join a fantastic local team, we want to hear from you!