Kitchen Assistant: Clean, Prep & Support in Busy Kitchen

Mercure; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Food & beverage discounts

Free onsite parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

Mercure Townsville is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support daily kitchen operations, working alongside Chefs and the Food & Beverage team in a busy hotel setting.

You will help maintain cleanliness, assist with basic food preparation, handle deliveries, and follow food safety and hygiene procedures. This full-time role offers stable hours with growth opportunities and perks such as parking and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience encouraged but not required.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Food Safety Certificate is desirable.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and clean kitchen equipment using commercial dishwashing gear.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas including floors, benches, storage, and cold rooms.
• Assist with basic food preparation as directed by the kitchen team.
• Receive and store deliveries following food safety requirements.
• Dispose of waste and replenish cleaning supplies.
• Assist with end-of-shift and deep cleaning duties.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety procedures.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with chefs, cooks and front-of-house to support service operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Job description

Mercure Townsville is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support daily kitchen operations, working alongside Chefs and the Food & Beverage team in a busy hotel setting.

You will help maintain cleanliness, assist with basic food preparation, handle deliveries, and follow food safety and hygiene procedures. This full-time role offers stable hours with growth opportunities and perks such as parking and staff discounts.