Kitchenhand

Compass Group Pty Limited; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

Learning from chefs

Growth opportunities

Global catering organisation

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited in Sydney is seeking casual Kitchen Hands to join our large school kitchen pool. You will assist with preparing, cooking and presenting meals, and provide friendly customer service in a busy dining environment.

This role offers flexible shifts, weekly pay at above-award rates, and the chance to learn from experienced chefs across multiple sites while developing versatile hospitality skills.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and customer focused.
• Hospitality, kitchen hand or dishwashing experience preferred
• Organised and adaptable with confidence in busy settings
• Enjoys teamwork and learning new skills
• POS experience is desirable
• Able to obtain a National Police Check and a Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, cooking and presenting fresh meals
• Provide friendly and professional customer service
• Wash and clean kitchen utensils, equipment, crockery and catering items
• Support meal service, cleaning and general kitchen duties
• Maintain hygiene standards and follow food handling practices
• Support healthy eating needs, including allergens and dietary requirements
• Work as part of a team of Kitchen Hands in a large-scale catering environment servicing approximately 1,500-2,000 students daily
• Assist across multiple meal service periods delivered through a tiered service approach

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Organisation

Adaptability

POS experience

Job description

Kitchen Hand
$27.09 + 25% Casual Loading

At Compass Group, we create quality food experiences and genuine service across workplaces, schools, venues and airports. Joining our Sydney casual pool gives you flexibility, variety and a supportive team while you build strong hospitality skills.

THE POSITION

• Assist with preparing, cooking and presenting fresh meals
• Provide friendly and professional customer service
• Wash and clean kitchen utensils, equipment, crockery and catering items
• Support meal service, cleaning and general kitchen duties
• Maintain hygiene standards and follow food handling practices
• Support healthy eating needs, including allergens and dietary requirements
• Work as part of a team of Kitchen Hands in a large-scale catering environment servicing approximately 1,500-2,000 students daily
• Assist across multiple meal service periods delivered through a tiered service approach

THE PERSON

• Friendly, reliable and customer focused
• Previous hospitality, kitchen hand or dishwashing experience preferred
• Organised and adaptable with confidence in busy settings
• Enjoys teamwork and learning new skills
• POS experience is desirable
• Able to obtain a National Police Check and a Working With Children Check (WWCC)

LOCATION

Sydney

This role is based within a school environment. Please note the kitchen is located approximately a 10-15 minute walk from the main road bus stop through the school grounds. Applicants with their own transport will find access easier, and there is plenty of free onsite parking available.

The site operates a large commercial kitchen with extensive wash-up facilities, where Kitchen Hands work collaboratively with other team members to support daily operations.

THE BENEFITS

• Build your own roster with flexible shifts
• Weekly pay at above-award rates
• Learn from chefs and hospitality professionals across many sites
• Develop versatile skills and explore long-term growth opportunities
• Be part of one of the world’s most trusted catering organisations

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