Mingara Recreation Club | Kitchen Hand

Mingara; Gosford; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Gym/Pool/Track membership

Free espresso coffee

Discounts on food and events

Scholarship funds

Health & Wellness program

Uniform provided

Discounted holidays

Job summary

Mingara Recreation Club is seeking energetic Kitchen Handsto join our team in a vibrant hospitality environment. You will assist in daily kitchen operations, including washing, peeling and chopping, and help keep kitchens clean and efficient for busy outlets and events.

This permanent part-time role requires availability across varying shifts, including early mornings and weekends. Join a team that values people, development opportunities, and great team spirit.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of food handling and kitchen safety.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• High hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations through food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping), cleaning and general kitchen duties.
• Assist in events kitchen and ensure smooth, clean, and efficient service behind the scenes.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Are you energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Not afraid of a little elbow grease? Looking for a GREAT start to your hospitality career?

We’re on the hunt for motivated and reliable Kitchen Hands to join our team at Mingara!

As a Kitchen Hand, you’ll support daily kitchen operations through food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping), cleaning, and general kitchen duties. You’ll be part of a team that helps bring exceptional dining and event experiences to life.

This is a permanent part-time role, with shifts available across various outlets and our bustling events kitchen. Operating hours can range from 7.00 am to midnight, so availability for weekends and public holidays is a must – it’s all part of the fun in hospitality!

With a variety of shifts and venues, this is your chance to kickstart a rewarding career in a vibrant, team-focused environment.

What We Offer

Our team are our greatest asset, with literally hundreds of great people within these walls, think of the friendships and connections ahead!

Additional benefits include:

• Above award wages
• Free membership to One by Mingara (gym, pool and track)
• Free espresso coffee and soft drink for all team members
• Discounts on food, coffee and events at Mingara and our four other clubs across NSW
• Unrivalled development opportunities (including up to $1,500 in scholarship funds per person)
• Health and Wellness benefits including annual Flu Vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform supplied
• Discounted holidays with our partnered parks

About You

You're hands-on, hardworking, and love being part of a team. You're not afraid to get a little messy and understand the importance of delivering smooth, clean, and efficient service behind the scenes.

To succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• A solid understanding of food handling and kitchen safety
• A can‑do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Strong communication and listening skills
• High hygiene and cleanliness standards
• A great team spirit

Your Commitment

We want you to be autonomous and will give you the trust to make key decisions. Flexibility is a must and is required to meet the needs of a 7 day a week hospitality business.

Our Commitment

When you work at Mingara you’re part of something bigger, you’re part of a team working together to live our vision to make a significant contribution to the quality of community life. We will encourage you to dive into challenges, exceed expectations, create opportunities and love what you do.

If you’re ready to join a great organisation who truly values its people, and to help us create memorable experiences for the local community, then we want to hear from you!

Mingara Recreation Club is part of Mingara Leisure Group where we provide a great, safe, community for our team. We value Workplace Gender Equality and equal opportunities for all.