Red Cacao is hiring a Casual/Temporary Kitchen Assistant role in Mount Barker, SA. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Flexible hours available
• No experience required for this role

Kitchen Assistant – Red Cacao Chocolatier (Mt Barker Factory, SA)

Location: Mt Barker, Adelaide Hills

Employment type: Casual

Start date: Immediate / negotiable

About Us

At Red Cacao Chocolatier, we’re passionate about crafting award-winning chocolate and desserts that celebrate creativity, quality, and local ingredients. From our artisan café in Stirling to our chocolate factory in Mt Barker, we take pride in every product we create.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly production team at the Mt Barker Factory, supporting our chocolatiers and pastry chefs in producing handcrafted chocolates, pastries, and desserts enjoyed across South Australia.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of the day-to-day operations in our chocolate production kitchen. You’ll assist with food preparation, cleaning, packing, and maintaining smooth workflow throughout the factory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and production of chocolates, desserts, and pastries.

• Pack and label finished products with care and accuracy.

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and workspace.

• Wash dishes, sanitise equipment, and manage waste disposal.

• Support the kitchen team with general tasks as needed.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Hardworking, reliable, and eager to learn.

• Able to follow instructions and work well within a team.

• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen or production environment.

• Focused on quality, hygiene, and attention to detail.

• Physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods.

Previous experience in a kitchen or food production role is helpful but not essential—we’re happy to train the right person with a great attitude and willingness to grow.

What We Offer

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

• Hands-on training and opportunity to learn about chocolate and pastry production.

• Consistent hours and a great work-life balance in the Adelaide Hills.

• Staff discounts on our award-winning products!

How to Apply

If you’re a motivated, reliable person who loves working with food and wants to be part of a passionate local team, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your resume and a short cover letter to: ****@redcacao.com.au

Learn more about us: www.redcacao.com.au