Kitchen Attendant

Oaks Hotels & Resorts Limited; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Hotel deals

Global perks

Retail discounts

Experiences

Health insurance

Leave entitlements

Wellness support

Job summary

Oaks Port Douglas Resort is seeking a casual Kitchen Attendant to support kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, hygiene and timely food preparation for guests.

The role involves assisting cooks, maintaining equipment, and supporting stock control while adhering to WHS and safety standards. Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is preferred and a positive, proactive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a kitchen or hospitality role.
• Currently studying Commercial Cookery or a related course is desirable.
• Friendly, positive attitude with professional presentation.
• Experience delivering quality customer service.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work with urgency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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 WHS compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with stock control, ingredient storage and organisation of kitchen supplies.

Skills

Kitchen/hospitality experience

Education

Commercial Cookery course

Job description

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 development programs 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 discounts at 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.