Kitchen Attendant

Minor Hotels; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Hotel deals

Global perks

Retail rewards

Experiences

Health insurance

Leave entitlement

Wellness support

Job summary

Minor Hotels’ Oaks Port Douglas Resort is seeking a casual Kitchen Attendant to support kitchen operations in Port Douglas, Australia. You’ll help keep areas clean, assist with food prep, and back cooks to deliver quality meals, with a rotating roster that includes evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Ideal candidates have at least 12 months in a kitchen or hospitality role, are studying Commercial Cookery, and bring a friendly, proactive attitude with strong communication and customer

Qualifications

• 12 months kitchen or hospitality experience.
• Studying Commercial Cookery desirable.
• Friendly, positive attitude with professional presentation.
• Experience providing quality customer service.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitisation of all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment according to safety standards.
• Assist Cooks with the assembly and preparation of ingredients for cooking.
• Provide general support to the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and all regulatory requirements.
• Support stock control, ingredient storage and organisation of kitchen supplies.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Proactive

Friendly demeanor

Education

Commercial Cookery studies

Job description

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Job Description

Oaks Port Douglas Resort are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Attendant to support our kitchen operations on a casual basis.

This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of all kitchen areas. The successful candidate will maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, assist with food preparation, and support the cooks in delivering high-quality meals to guests.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitisation of all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment according to safety standards.
• Assist Cooks with the assembly and preparation of ingredients for cooking.
• Provide general support to the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and all regulatory requirements.
• Support stock control, ingredient storage and organisation of kitchen supplies.

Shift Details (subject to change):

• Rotating roster across Monday through to Sunday.
• Shifts are including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Hourly Rates (excluding superannuation):

Monday - Friday: $33.05 per hour
Saturday: $39.66 per hour
Sunday: $46.27 per hour

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum 12 months experience in a similar kitchen or hospitality position.
• Currently studying Commercial Cookery or a relevant course is desirable.
• Friendly, positive attitude with professional presentation.
• Experience providing quality customer service.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Learning and developmentprograms to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discountsat 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.