Casual Picker / Packer
Company
Drakes Supermarkets
Location
Mawson Lakes, South Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1054 days ago
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Job Description
South Australia - It's Fresh Produce SAAustralia's leading independent retailerMust be available to work from 2amOwn reliable transport and Forklift license is preferredDrakes Supermarkets is a retail industry success story. A family owned and operated private company, we are Australia's largest independently-owned supermarket chain. Due to our unprecedented growth, we have expanded our business beyond supermarket retailing and now also ventured into fruit and veg wholesaling.It's Fresh Produce, Drakes fruit and veg wholesaler based at the Adelaide Produce Markets in Pooraka, allows the company to take total control of the supply of quality fruit and veg to our stores.Working as a part of an energetic team, in a fast paced environment, duties will include:Maintaining WHS practicesPicking/Packing fruit and veg produce boxes (experience in similar environment preferred)Lifting and moving boxesLoading produce onto trucks with forkliftsIf this sounds like you, Apply Now!
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What is the minimum hourly rate for casual waitstaff in Australian restaurants under the Hospitality Award from 1 July 2026?
The Fair Work Ombudsman sets the minimum rate for Food and Beverage Attendant Grade 2 at AU$25.75 per hour from 1 July 2026 under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020. Casual employees receive an additional 25% loading, resulting in AU$32.19 per hour. Penalty rates of 150% apply for work after 10pm on weekdays.
How many ordinary hours per week can restaurant workers be rostered without overtime under Australian awards in 2026?
The Fair Work Ombudsman states that full-time restaurant employees are rostered for 38 ordinary hours per week averaged over a 4-week cycle under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020. Any hours beyond 10 in a single day attract 150% overtime rates from 1 July 2026. Annual leave accrues at 4 weeks per year for full-time staff.
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Home Affairs permits Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) holders aged 18-35 to work in restaurants for up to 12 months with a 6-month limit per employer as of 2026. No formal sponsorship is required but a valid Tax File Number must be obtained within 28 days of starting work. The visa allows 88 days of specified work in regional areas for a second-year extension.
Do restaurant kitchen hands in Australia need formal qualifications or a licence in 2026?
The Fair Work Ombudsman confirms no formal qualification is mandatory for kitchen hand roles under the Hospitality Award, though a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations is common. Food safety supervisor certification is required if handling high-risk foods, costing AU$150-250 and valid for 5 years. RSA certification is mandatory only for staff serving alcohol.
