Kitchen and Pantry Hands

BRC Fashion Strategy Working Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Racing Club in Brisbane is seeking reliable Kitchen and Pantry Hands to support the culinary team in a fast-paced hospitality setting. You will help maintain cleanliness, assist with basic food prep and keep the pantry and service areas organized.

The role requires teamwork, good communication and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays to support racing and event operations. Prior kitchen hand experience is desirable; training will be provided by our experienced

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen hand or similar role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cleanliness and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good communication with chefs and team members.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen, dining and catering areas.
• Operate basic prep duties and pantry organisation.
• Assist with ingredient assembly and stock deliveries as required.
• Support the delivery of safe, quality food and service.
• Collaborate with chefs and Food & Beverage teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Kitchen hand experience

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible hours

Education

Relevant qualification in catering

Job description

Keep our kitchens running smoothly. Be part of the team behind the experience.

About Brisbane Racing Club

Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) is home to some of Queensland’s premier thoroughbred racing and entertainment experiences. Across our venues, we bring people together through racing, hospitality, dining and events, delivering memorable experiences for our members, guests and the wider community.

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Kitchen and Pantry Hands to join our culinary team. If you take pride in maintaining a clean and organised workspace, enjoy working as part of a busy team and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of our kitchens and catering areas. From maintaining exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards to assisting with basic food preparation and general kitchen duties, you’ll help ensure that our team of chefs have everything they require to deliver safe, quality food and service.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride, initiative, works efficiently and understands the importance of teamwork in a busy kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen, dining and catering areas.
• Operate dishwashing equipment, clean crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, cooking equipment and other items.
• Assist with basic food preparation, ingredient assembly and general pantry duties.
• Support stock deliveries, food distribution, and the organisation and cleanliness of storage areas.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, hazards and equipment concerns.
• Follow all workplace health and safety policies, procedures and safe work practices.
• Work collaboratively with chefs and the wider Food & Beverage teams to support daily operations.

About You

You’re a dependable team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. You understand the importance of cleanliness, organisation and attention to detail, and you’re happy to roll up your sleeves to help the team succeed.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a kitchen hand or similar role, preferably within commercial catering or hospitality.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently when required.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused attitude.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety and food hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays to support racing and event operations.
• A relevant qualification, experience in commercial catering/ kitchen environment

Why Join Brisbane Racing Club?

At BRC, you’ll be part of a team that brings exceptional racing, hospitality and events to life. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment, work alongside an experienced culinary team and play a part in creating memorable experiences for our guests.

If you’re ready to bring your energy, reliability and team spirit to our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Brisbane Racing Club and be part of something special.

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