Kitchen Hand / Housekeeper

MLKA Hospitality Recruitment; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation: $100 per week

Discounted meals – 50% off

Own pub-style room with shared bath

Accommodation located upstairs within,

Telstra mobile and internet coverage

Access via Greyhound bus services

Job summary

MLKA Hospitality Recruitment – Cloncurry QLD is seeking an experienced Kitchen Hand / Housekeeper for a busy, owner-operated hotel in Cloncurry, Outback Queensland. The role covers kitchen, housekeeping, and occasional other areas of the venue, offering variety and a hands-on hospitality environment with a close-knit team.

The position requires prior experience in a fast-paced kitchen or similar setting, with RSA certification and a flexible, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced hospitality venue or kitchen.
• Ability to perform kitchen hand duties and basic cleaning tasks.
• RSA certificate is required.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to support across kitchen, housekeeping and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform general kitchen hand duties including dishwashing and cleaning.
• Assist chefs with food preparation and basic cooking.
• Plate meals during service and run meals to tables.
• Support kitchen pass and catering/function orders.
• Assist with housekeeping duties as required.
• Occasionally work in bottle shop or bar area.
• Support wider team with operational tasks.

Skills

Kitchen Hand experience

Housekeeping experience

RSA certificate

Strong work ethic

Team player

Job description

MLKA Hospitality Recruitment – Cloncurry QLD

Kitchen Hand / Housekeeper – Cloncurry, Outback Queensland

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Kitchen Hand / Housekeeper to join a busy, owner-operated hotel in Cloncurry - Outback Queensland. Set within a welcoming regional community, this venue offers a supportive team environment where staff live and work onsite together, creating a friendly and social atmosphere.

This is not an entry-level hospitality role. We are seeking someone with previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen or similar high-volume hospitality environment who understands the demands of busy service periods and can confidently keep up under pressure. The role offers excellent variety, with duties across the kitchen, housekeeping and occasionally other areas of the venue, making it ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on hospitality work and being part of a close‑knit team.

Preferred Commitment:

Minimum 6 Months

PACKAGE & BENEFITS

• Monday–Friday: $34.96 per hour
• Saturday: $41.96 per hour
• Sunday: $48.95 per hour

Additional Benefits

• Accommodation: $100 per week
• Discounted meals – 50% off
• Own pub-style room with shared bathroom facilities
• Accommodation located upstairs within the hotel
• Full Telstra mobile and internet coverage
• Opportunity to save money in a regional location

Please note: there areno full cooking facilities, there is a microwave, air fryer and kettle only.

THE ROLE

This is a highly active and fast‑paced role working across multiple areas of the venue.

Duties include:

• General kitchen hand duties including dishwashing and cleaning
• Assisting chefs with food preparation and basic cooking
• Plating meals during service
• Running meals to customers
• Assisting with running the kitchen pass
• Supporting catering and function orders
• Assisting with housekeeping duties as required
• Occasional work within the bottle shop or bar area
• Supporting the wider team with general operational duties

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen or similar hospitality venue
• Basic cooking skills highly regarded
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Flexibility and willingness to assist across different areas of the business
• Current RSA certificate
• Previous remote or regional hospitality experience highly regarded

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Access via Greyhound bus services
• Full sealed road access
• Direct flights available to the nearest regional airport
• Basic shopping facilities available locally
• Friendly owner‑operated venue with supportive onsite team culture

If you’re an experienced hospitality all‑rounder looking for a varied and rewarding role in Cloncurry Outback Queensland, we’d love to hear from you.