Kitchen Attendant

RACV; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury coastal resort in Torquay seeks a Kitchen Attendant to support the culinary team. You’ll assist with kitchen operations, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, and thrive in a busy environment. Join a passionate team and enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Generous employee benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full availability to work a rotating roster including evenings and weekends.
• Passion for food and a positive attitude.
• Thrive in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Support and assist fellow colleagues.

Skills

Previous kitchen experience

Knowledge of kitchen operations

Clear communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Strong work ethic

Job description

Overview

RACV Torquay Resort offers a unique blend of natural beauty, world-class amenities, and warm hospitality. Nestled on the Surf Coast, our resort provides the backdrop for a meaningful career in the tourism and hospitality industry, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We’re inviting you to become part of our passionate and supportive team, united by a common purpose: to help people enjoy life to the fullest, on holiday, at home, or while making memories with loved ones.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Kitchen Attendant to join our talented team of chefs in the main production kitchen, delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

This could be just the right role for you?

As a Kitchen Attendant you will be responsible for assisting our chefs with the daily kitchen operation with key responsibilities for the role including:

• Manual handling tasks such as manual dish washing, moving catering equipment, waste disposal and deep cleaning.
• Ensure the kitchen is always in a clean and hygienic environment.
• Maintain cleanliness of cooking utensils and service crockery and utensils.
• Maintain the equipment and utensils ensuring safe and correct operation, report any malfunctions and defects.
• Contribute to team meetings and support and recommend changes to improve business and operating efficiencies.
• Continually update knowledge and skills in the procedures and techniques and maintain a broad understanding of all sections of the kitchen.
• Supporting and assisting fellow colleagues.
• Identify environmental aspects within our operations and apply best practice principles to ensure pollution prevention, minimise waste and the conservation of natural resources.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Full availability and flexibility to work a 7 day rotating roster including evenings, weekends & public holidays
• Previous kitchen experience in a 4-5 star hotel/resort or similar hospitality environment
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and cleaning practices
• A genuine passion for food and cooking, positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Thrive in a large, busy & fast paced professional kitchen environment, with efficiency, organisation and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills, can follow direction and work well in a team environment
• Excellent personal presentation

We are Offering

• Competitive industry benchmarked hourly rate + penalties evenings, weekends & public holidays
• Generous employee benefits and discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Laundered uniform
• Complimentary parking onsite

The RACV difference

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at careers.racv.com.au

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check. Additionally, applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.

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