Kitchen Attendant - Part Time

Novotel Hotels; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive work culture

Global Accor discounts including staff

Career progression

Learning & development opportunities

Discounted meals

Complimentary barista coffee

Discounted car parking

Easy access to public transport

Job summary

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is seeking a part-time Kitchen Attendant to join our team. You will support our chefs across à la carte dining, room service and buffet operations, while helping maintain a clean, organized kitchen to deliver great guest experiences in the heart of Melbourne's conferencing precinct.

You must have Australian working rights and be available across several days/shifts; students are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or stewarding experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work rotating roster including weekends/holidays.
• Australian working rights required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and ensure a continuous supply of clean kitchenware.
• Assist with basic food preparation and stock handling as required.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS standards at all times.
• Support the Kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Work under pressure

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

Company Description

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, part of the Accor Group. Everything we do, we do to help our guests and our people feel welcome and feel valued to give them the best experience possible.

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is an eye-catching golden 26 level tower incorporating 347 accommodation rooms & suites, Mr. Carpano Dining and Bar and Allora Café. This four-star hotel is complemented with direct access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the Southern Hemisphere's largest meeting space and is adjacent to the popular DFO shopping centre with 180+ retail brands.

With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries. Every action you take has a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.

Job Description

We are looking for a part‑time Kitchen Attendant who enjoys working as part of a team. You will play an essential role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly. Supporting our chefs across à la carte dining, room service and buffet operations, you'll help maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen while contributing to exceptional guest experiences.

Offering the award rate of $26.44 per hour plus applicable penalty rates, this role offers a great development opportunity to grow your skills and confidence in a hotel in the heart of Melbourne's conferencing precinct and to be a part of the global Accor community. You must have Australian working rights and availability across several days/shifts to be considered for this role. Students are welcome to apply and it will be helpful to include your availability in your application.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen areas, equipment and utensils
• Operate dishwashing equipment and ensure a continuous supply of clean kitchenware
• Assist with basic food preparation and stock handling as required
• Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS standards at all times
• Support the Kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations

Qualifications

About You! You are reliable, hardworking and enjoy working in a fast‑paced team environment. You'll also have:

• Previous kitchen or stewarding experience preferred
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Excellent attention to cleanliness and organisation
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
• A team‑focused attitude with a willingness to go the extra step to create great guest experiences
• Valid Australian Working Rights / Visa is essential

Additional Information

Benefits And Perks

• We offer a positive work culture
• global Accor and partner discounts including accommodation and dining
• career progression
• learning & development opportunities and the environment to learn a wide range of skills as part of a global hospitality brand
• Our hotel offers our team discounted meals
• complimentary barista coffee
• discounted car parking in the DFO centre
• easy access to public transport

Become a Heartist and work in an environment where we encourage you to bring your real self to work, unleash your creativity and have fun!

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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