Kitchen Hand

Narooma; Singleton Council; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Uniforms provided

Meals provided on duty

Employee benefits

Job summary

Compass Group Australia, providing ESS Defence food service and hospitality support, seeks a motivated Kitchenhand for the Singleton Military Area. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on work, maintaining a clean, organized kitchen, and contributing to a structured team environment.

You will join a busy kitchen, supporting chefs during service, adhering to food safety standards, and developing hospitality experience within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchenhand, hospitality or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Support chefs and kitchen teams during meal service.
• Maintain clean and organised kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional kitchen team.

Skills

Kitchenhand experience

Food safety & hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

National Police Check

Defence clearance

Job description

KITCHENHAND – FULL TIME – SINGLETON MILITARY AREA (SINGLETON, NSW)

Stable Employment | Defence Hospitality | Career Growth

• Full-time Kitchenhand opportunity at Singleton Military Area
• Work in a structured and supportive kitchen environment
• Training and ongoing team support provided
• Career development opportunities within Compass Group

ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.

Are you reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a busy kitchen team?

We are seeking a motivated Kitchenhand to join our team at Singleton Military Area. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised kitchen and wants to develop hospitality experience within a supportive team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with basic food preparation and general kitchen duties
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Support chefs and kitchen teams during meal service
• Maintain clean and organised kitchen and back-of-house areas
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as required
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional kitchen team

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous Kitchenhand, hospitality or food service experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and reliable approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices preferred
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

BENEFITS

• Full-time stable employment
• Training and ongoing team support
• Career development opportunities within Compass Group
• On-site parking available
• Uniforms and meals provided while on duty
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Supportive and structured team environment

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence clearance.

We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need adjustments or another communication method during the process please contact 1300TALENT or [e-mail].

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.