Kitchen Hand CASUAL - regular hours

Hervey Bay RSL; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Free car parking

Fantastic staff discounts

Regular hours

Excellent support network

Job summary

Hervey Bay RSL on the Fraser Coast invites an energetic Kitchen Hand to join a busy back-of-house team. You will assist with dishwashing, cleaning and food-prep, while supporting kitchen staff and ensuring a high standard of hygiene and food safety.

Shifts are casual, with a weekly roster covering days, nights, weekends and holidays. Applicants must have a current Food Handlers Certificate; Police certificate eligibility is required for employment.

Qualifications

• Must have recent hospitality experience and a passion for hygiene and food safety.
• Must hold a current Food Handlers Certificate; eligibility for a National Police Certificate is required.
• Experience working in kitchen wash-up and front-of-house support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Washing plates, crockery and utensils using a commercial dishwasher and by hand.
• Cleaning trays, utensils and equipment in the pot wash area to industry standards.
• Cleaning bench tops and floors with appropriate chemicals; maintain hygiene.
• Take out rubbish to designated areas; assist as food runner when needed.
• Assist with food prep tasks; work as part of a team under supervision.
• Maintain time management, organisation and ability to stand for extended periods.

Skills

Team worker

Food safety

Communication

Work under supervision

Hygiene standards

Education

Current Food Handlers Certificate

Police certificate eligibility

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an energetic, dedicated and experienced Kitchen Hand who have an eye for detail, good team player and a fabulous personality, who enjoys hard work

• Join one of the biggest employers on the Fraser Coast
• Friendly and professional environment
• Ongoing training ensures the development for our staff to grow, exceed & expand opportunities
• Free on-site parking

About Us

The Hervey Bay RSL is located on the beautiful Fraser Coast. The Club is the premier entertainment venue in the region experiencing growth in Hervey Bay.

The Club's facilities include: 280 gaming machines, 4 bars, TAB and Keno, billiards and pool tables, child care centre, bottleshop, 3 functions rooms, 180 seat restaurant, 180 seat deck and 100 seat cafe.

Our staff pride themselves on friendliness, professionalism and service with a ‘SMILE’

Are you ready for a challenge, do you have the experience and skills to apply for this position!

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Hand who have a bright, outgoing personality and exceptional customer service skills to ensure the smooth operation of the Hervey Bay RSL Club's back of house facilities.

Reporting to the Catering manager/Executive Chef, and Head Chef, your key responsibilities will include:

• Kitchen Hand Job overview
  • Washing of plates, crockery etc using a commercial dish washer & cleaning by hand
  • Cleaning of industry cooking trays, utensils & equipment in pot wash area
  • Cleaning down of bench tops, floors etc using correct chemicals & cleaning to the industry standards
  • Taking down rubbish & cardboard to correct designated areas.
  • Food service- when doing pot wash side you are required to also be a food runner which involves use of ovens & taking food out to the front display.
  • Prep- you could be asked to help with food prep- slicing tomatoes, cucumbers making salads etc.
  • Working as a team & following direct order from your supervisors
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Position involves manual handling, lift.
  • Time management and strong organisational skills to ensure efficient workflow

This role has casual hours, with a weekly roster. Shifts range from morning starts to very late finishing times. Must be available days, nights, weekends, public holidays and split shifts.

About You

As someone with previous experience in the hospitality industry, you will possess a passion for delivering a high standard of hygiene and food safety.

To be considered for this role, you MUST have relevant experience, skills and knowledge of the hospitality industry and required certificates.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Team worker, pleasant vibrant personality
• Be a strong team member, willing to adapt to change and follow directions
• Work effectively with other kitchen stall, including chefs and cooks to ensure smooth operations of the kitchen wash up area
• Cleaning and Sanitation - Maintain a clean, organised, and sanitized kitchen
• Food Safety - follow all food safety guidelines and procedures to prevent and maintain a hygienic environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with a range of different people
• Previous kitchen hand duties experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience
• Must be eligible to gain a National Police Certificate for employment
• Current Food Handlers Certificate

What we can give you

• Job security
• Free car parking
• Fantastic staff discounts
• regular hours
• excellent support network

Hours

Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, public holidays and split shifts when required

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!