Kitchenhand / Kitchen Assistant / Cook

Gympie RSL; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gympie RSL in Queensland is seeking an experienced Kitchenhand / Kitchen Assistant / Cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will assist with meal prep, cooking basic items, and presenting dishes during lunch and dinner service.

You will maintain food safety and hygiene, keep workstations clean and stocked, and support chefs during peak periods. A flexible roster, including nights and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Basic cooking skills and confidence with food preparation.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Flexible roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and cooking of meals.
• Cook basic menu items as required.
• Prepare ingredients for service.
• Assist chefs during busy lunch and dinner services.
• Plate and present meals.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Keep workstations clean, organised and well stocked.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage.
• General kitchen cleaning and other duties as required.

Skills

Basic cooking

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Kitchenhand / Kitchen Assistant / Cook to join our busy kitchen team.

About the role

• Assisting with preparation and cooking of meals
• Cooking basic menu items as required
• Preparing ingredients for service
• Assisting chefs during busy lunch and dinner services
• Plating and presenting meals
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
• Keeping workstations clean, organised and well stocked
• Assisting with stock rotation and storage
• General kitchen cleaning and other duties as required

About you

• Previous experience working in a busy commercial kitchen
• Basic cooking skills and confidence with food preparation
• The ability to work efficiently during busy service periods
• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• A reliable and hardworking attitude
• The ability to follow instructions and work well within a team
• Good communication and time-management skills
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays