Kitchen Attendant

Crystalbrook Collection Hotels; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food and beverage discounts across

Room rate discounts for staff

Online learning and training

Internal mobility program

Sustainable practices

Team engagement events

Job summary

Crystalbrook Flynn is seeking a Kitchen Attendant to support our chefs with food preparation and keep the kitchen clean and organized for service. You’ll help receive deliveries, organise stock and maintain food storage areas, contributing to safe, efficient operations across shifts.

This casual role offers 24–38 hours per week, including nights, weekends and public holidays. You’ll work with a busy team, bring reliability and strong communication, and have the chance to grow kitchen skills and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar kitchen role, preferred but not essential.
• Basic food preparation skills and understanding of food safety principles.
• Experience using a commercial dishwasher and cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling procedures.
• Reliable, clear communication and ability to stay organized during busy services.
• Food safety certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Availability for approximately 24–38 hours per week, including nights and weekends.
• Valid working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs with food preparation and keep kitchens clean and ready for service.
• Receive deliveries, organise stock and maintain food storage areas.
• Assist with cleanliness, hygiene and safe handling practices in the kitchen.
• Lend a hand during busy service periods and follow direction from the team.
• Maintain organized, efficient work stations and equipment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Safety awareness

Communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Commercial dishwasher

Cleaning equipment

Food storage handling

Job description

Crystalbrook Flynn is the social butterfly of Cairns — bold, energetic and always at the centre of the action.

Located in the heart of the Cairns CBD and just steps from the Esplanade, Crystalbrook Flynn brings together stylish accommodation, vibrant dining and a lively sense of personality. With 311 rooms and suites, three of the city’s most exciting restaurants and bars, two glass swimming pools, conference and event spaces, Eleme Day Spa and a 24-hour fitness centre, Crystalbrook Flynn is designed for connection, celebration and memorable guest experiences.

Fresh, fun and full of energy, Crystalbrook Flynn is a hotel that never stands still - where innovation, style and tropical city living come together.

The Opportunity:

Behind every memorable meal is a kitchen team making it happen. As a Kitchen Attendant, you will be right in the mix, supporting our chefs with food preparation and keeping our kitchens clean, organised and ready for service.

From preparing fresh ingredients and assisting with simple cooking tasks to keeping dishes, utensils and equipment ready for the next service, your contribution will be felt throughout the kitchen. You will also help receive deliveries, organise stock and maintain food storage areas, bringing care to the everyday details that keep our kitchens working at their best.

Working alongside our chefs, you will build your kitchen skills while supporting the safety, hygiene and responsible practices that underpin Crystalbrook Collection’s approach to hospitality.

This casual opportunity offers approximately 24–38 hours per week across a rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

The Talent:

You enjoy hands‑on work and the energy of a busy kitchen. You take pride in keeping things clean and organised, follow direction carefully and are ready to lend a hand wherever the team needs you.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in a similar kitchen role, preferred but not essential
• Basic food preparation skills and an understanding of food safety principles
• Experience using a commercial dishwasher and cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling procedures
• A reliable approach, clear communication and the ability to stay organised during busy services
• Food safety certification, or a willingness to obtain it
• Availability for approximately 24–38 hours per week, including nights, weekends and public holidays
• Valid working rights in Australia

Why Us:

Join a team where your contribution matters, colleagues share their knowledge and there is room to explore where hospitality could take you.

We are proud to offer a range of industry‑leading benefits, including:

• 50% food and beverage discounts across all Crystalbrook restaurants and bars
• $99 room rates and generous friends and family accommodation discounts
• Online learning and training with tailored career development pathways
• Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
• A commitment to a greener future through responsible and sustainable practices
• A collaborative culture that celebrates individuality and diversity
• Regular service recognition and team engagement events

Crystalbrook Collection is an award‑winning hotel development and management company, home to one of Australia’s newest portfolios of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars.

In just eight years, we have grown to own and manage more than AU$1 billion in luxury hotel assets across New South Wales and Queensland, with exciting new hotels planned for Adelaide and Canberra in 2026 and 2027. With continued ambition for growth across Australia and internationally, Crystalbrook Collection is proudly shaping a bold and distinctive future in hospitality.

We’re proud to foster a workplace that supports equality, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome applications from all genders, ages, backgrounds, cultures and religions.

If you have a health condition or disability, please let us know early in the recruitment process so we can provide the appropriate support to ensure you can perform at your best.

As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.