Kitchen Hand — Fast-Paced, Hygienic Kitchen Support

Portarlington Grand Hotel; Portarlington; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Consistent shifts

Coastal workplace

Free car parking

Job summary

Portarlington Grand Hotel in Portarlington, VIC, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Hand to support our busy kitchen team during lunch and dinner service. The role focuses on keeping the kitchen clean, safe and running smoothly while contributing to efficient service.

You’ll work with a friendly team in a coastal setting, with fair pay, consistent shifts and a supportive environment that recognises hard work.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years’ experience as a kitchen hand in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Confident operating and cleaning commercial dishwashers and kitchen cleaning equipment.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and workplace safety practices.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently during peak service.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning the kitchen after lunch and dinner service.
• Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors to maintain hygiene.
• Emptying bins and disposing of rubbish correctly.
• Washing and cleaning utensils, pots, pans and trays.
• Operating and cleaning commercial dishwashing machines and equipment.
• Cleaning and sanitising benches, workstations and food prep areas.
• Ensuring kitchens are clean, tidy and hygienic at shift end.
• Following food safety and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Under pressure

Team player

Job description

Portarlington Grand Hotel in Portarlington, VIC, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Hand to support our busy kitchen team during lunch and dinner service. The role focuses on keeping the kitchen clean, safe and running smoothly while contributing to efficient service.

You’ll work with a friendly team in a coastal setting, with fair pay, consistent shifts and a supportive environment that recognises hard work.