Kitchen Administration Assistant

Are you passionate about the culinary world and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? The Kitchen Administration Assistant role at MCEC offers a unique opportunity to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in one of Melbourne's most renowned culinary hubs. In this position, you'll be the linchpin supporting the Executive Sous Chef and section Sous Chefs in their quest to achieve culinary excellence and departmental goals.

Your key relationships will be with the Kitchen Managers and the Kitchen Admin team, collaborating closely to ensure the seamless operation of the MCEC kitchen. As the right hand to the Kitchen Administration Manager, you'll be entrusted with managing vital correspondence, making you a crucial piece of the puzzle in this culinary adventure. If you're looking to be a part of an exceptional team, where your organisational skills and attention to detail can shine in a setting dedicated to culinary innovation, this role is your recipe for success

Why MCEC?

MCEC is where ideas come to life and the world's thought leaders gather. From dynamic exhibitions and conferences to galas and concerts, every event leaves a lasting impact.

We're a place for all communities and passions, bringing people together over thought-provoking discussions, cutting-edge tech, and Melbourne's best food experiences. Every event is designed to inspire, surprise, and spark new ideas.

Our people are the heartbeat of our vibrant community—curious, dedicated, and always brimming with innovative ideas. We thrive on collaboration, believing no challenge is too big when we work together

VCET – About our Venues

Two Venues, Endless Possibilities

The Victorian Convention and Event Trust (VCET) is the powerhouse behind two of Victoria's most iconic venues—Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre. Together, they create experiences where forward-thinkers connect, collaboration thrives, and world-class events come to life.

About the Role

• Provide a wide range of general administration service in accordance with the departmental corporate objectives.
• Coordinate production schedules and recipes for each section daily
• Produce weekly trolley labels.
• Chef menu selection templates for bespoke menus including m lounge.
• Continual management of data entry (Events / Recipes / Amendments ) into Resort Executive programme
• Generate purchase orders in EBMS for the designated suppliers
• Prepare event orders, floor plans and other written information in detail as required for each allocated event.
• Produce food safety labels for various usage.
• Assist with the Completion of reports and statistical analysis for culinary team.

About you

The ideal candidate for this Kitchen Administration Assistant role is a dynamic individual with an unwavering commitment to excellence. You are the linchpin that ensures the kitchen operations run seamlessly, supporting our culinary team in their quest for perfection. You ideally have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, making you highly skilled in managing data, creating reports, producing essential documents, and demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.

Your organisational prowess shines as you coordinate production schedules, recipes, and even trolley labels, ensuring everything is in its place, just as it should be.

Your ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders is a key asset, as you manage incoming communications and respond with professionalism and timeliness. With a keen eye for detail, confidentiality, and a knack for managing multiple projects with finesse, you're the missing ingredient we need.

If you're ready to be an essential part of our culinary team, where precision, communication, and excellence converge, we invite you to join us on this delectable journey.

Our Culture

We're a values-driven team, and success comes from working and celebrating together. We back each other, share the wins, and push for better—because we know that great things happen when we work as one.

At MCEC, inclusion drives everything we do

• Our Gender Equality Action Plan strengthens representation, culture, and policies.
• Our Accessibility Action Plan is in place, ensuring a more accessible workplace.
• Our Reconciliation Action Plan is in development, deepening our community commitment.
• Need adjustments during the application process? We're happy to help

Why you'll love it here

At MCEC, we're all about flexibility, balance, and perks that make a difference—like remote work options, exclusive discounts, extra leave for life's moments, and subsidised meals at our employee Lounge.

Plus, we're committed to your growth, well-being, and impact

• Career development – Access learning programs to grow and evolve.
• Well-being support – Enjoy counselling, Healthy Day leave, and financial coaching.
• Stay active – Get discounted gym and pool access.
• Community impact – We invest $2 million annually in sustainability and inclusivity.
• Exclusive Perks – Free breakfast and subsidised lunch or dinner provided by our talented kitchen, on-site parking, dry cleaning, health insurance, childcare discounts, and free event tickets

Make an Impact

We don't just talk about community; we invest in it. Through our partnerships with leading Australian charities, we contribute nearly $2 million annually to causes that champion sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation.

Ready to Apply?

We'd love to see how your unique experience can add to our team. Apply now or explore all current opportunities

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate our venues in Naarm and Djilang; the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respects to Elders of all First Nations communities and seek to honour the long-standing tradition of building community and exchanging ideas on these lands