Kitchen Hand

Sealink-K; Eurong; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable living: accommodation & 3me

Annual travel allowance

Free ferry trips back to mainland

Dining and retail discounts 25%

Beach access close to work

Access to resort pool

Free 4WD island tours

Job summary

SeaLink K'gari is recruiting a Kitchen Steward for McKenzies on 75 at K'gari Beach Resort. The role focuses on dishwashing, surface sanitation, and assisting with food prep in a relaxed coastal setting.

This is a live-in, permanent part-time position on the remote K'gari island, offering a unique lifestyle in a world-heritage environment and opportunities to engage with resort dining operations.

Qualifications

• Driver's Licence required.
• Food Handling Certificate desirable.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and kitchen cleaning requirements.
• Experience in similar role preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Right to live and work in Australia.
• Physically fit with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces.
• Assist with food preparation as needed.
• Support overall kitchen operations to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Food Handling

Chemical handling

Independent / Team oriented

Right to work in AU

Physically fit

Hands-on attitude

Job description

Benefits - Conditions apply*

• Affordable weekly living cost includes accommodation, three meals daily + Wi Fi
• Annual $1000 SeaLink employee travel allowance*
• Free passenger ferry trips back to the mainland
• 25% off resort dining and retail
• 1-minute walk to World famous 75 Mile Beach
• Access to the resort pool
• Free 4WD island tours

About the Role

K'gari Beach Resort is seeking a professional Kitchen Steward to join our team in the resort's restaurant 'McKenzies on 75' offering buffet breakfasts, al-la-carte dining and pool-side pizzas in a relaxed coastal setting. You will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen facilities. Your main responsibilities will include washing dishes, sanitising surfaces, and assisting with food preparation as needed.

This role offers the unique opportunity to live and work in a stunning natural environment, surrounded by the beauty of K'gari (Paradise). This is a live on Permanent Part-Time, ideal for someone looking to embrace the remote lifestyle.

Skills and Qualifications

• Food Handling Certificate - desirable
• Driver's Licence - required
• Knowledge of chemical handling and kitchen are cleaning requirements
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Hold the right to live and work in Australia
• Physically fit with a willingness to take a hands-on approach to work

K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.

SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

Visa applicants: To be considered for this role you must have 6 months validity to work for us at time of your application. It is important to note that we do not qualify for 88 days remote work.

Applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.