Kitchenhand - Casual

SeaLink Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

SeaLink Western Australia is seeking a kitchenhand with a strong work ethic and enthusiastic attitude to join our team. This entry-level position is ideal for an entry-level cookery graduate looking to start a career in hospitality.

You will support the Head Chef, assist with food preparation and kitchen cleaning, and adhere to strict hygiene standards while learning in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be flexible to work at least 25 hours per week, including nights and weekends, and

Qualifications

• Be able to work within a small team without supervision.
• Be available to work a minimum of 25hrs per week on a flexible roster, including nights and weekends.
• Be available for rostering on at least 6 days of the week to accommodate our event and charter schedule which gets busier over summer.
• Food preparation and 1 year experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred
• Be a team player and able to communicate in English
• Ability to perform autonomously and be well organized
• Flexibility and reliability
• Attention to detail in preparation & food presentation

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest levels of guest service standards to ensure positive guest experiences.
• Demonstrate work practices to allow for maximum learning under the guidance of the Head Chef.
• Responsible for the cleaning and basic food preparation duties within the kitchen or food preparation areas and maintain strict hygiene and safety procedures.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Autonomous

Well organized

Flexible

Reliable

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Certificate Qualification in Hospitality

Job description

Join an award-winning tourism and transport company

Training and Development opportunities provided

SeaLink WA is looking for kitchenhand with a strong work ethic and an enthusiastic attitude to join our team! Ideal for an entry level position for cookery graduate.

Not suitable for Student Visa

Looking for an exiting new work environment?

Have a background in food and beverage?

About the role

This role is focused on ensuring the highest levels of guest service standards to ensure positive guest experiences. You will demonstrate work practices to allow for maximum learning under the guidance of the Head Chef. You will also be responsible for the cleaning and basic food preparation duties within the kitchen or food preparation areas and maintain strict hygiene and safety procedures.

About you

To be successful you must:

• Be able to work within a small team without supervision
• Be available to work a minimum of 25hrs per week on a flexible roster, including nights and weekends
• Be available for rostering on at least 6 days of the week to accommodate our event and charter schedule which gets busier over summer.
• Food preparation and 1 year experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred
• Be a team player and able to communicate in English
• Ability to perform autonomously and be well organised
• Flexibility and reliability
• Attention to detail in preparation & food presentation

These key requirements will be appreciated with experience and skills in the following areas:

• Minimum of 1 year hotel, restaurant or cruise ship experience - Essential
• Certificate Qualification in Hospitality – Desirable
• Food Safety Certificate - Desirable
• Experience in working in a fast paced team - Essential

About Us

SeaLink Western Australia is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with operations across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia's most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences. With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort, we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism, is part of the Kelsian Group - a leading global operator of bus, motorcoach, and marine services, with established operations in Australia, the UK, Singapore, the USA, and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

Applications for this position close once the role is filled.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.