Kitchen Hand

The JDA Hotels group is a family-owned business and resides over ten (10) hospitality venues throughout Sydney and Queensland. The JDA Hotel company employs a great team to work with. so come join us!

JDA Hotels have exciting opportunities available for

• Kitchen Hands
• The Peakhurst Hotel
• This is a genuine career advancement opportunity for an ambitious individual that may potentially be seeking a future career as a Chef or for an individual who enjoys the busyness of a large kitchen.
• About the role

The position currently vacant involves primarily the cleaning of the kitchen and at times, be able to take instructions from the Chefs. The positions vacant are permanent, working to a roster which will include covering days, nights and weekends.

Your overall responsibility is to assist with ensuring kitchen cleanliness and the ability to assist with various kitchen duties. You may be required to assist with unpacking and organising deliveries, mopping up kitchen spills, wiping down work stations and assisting with the storage of food items.

• Benefits and Perks
• Located in easily accessible location
• Off-street parking is available in close proximity
• Public transport access in close proximity to the venue
• Staff meal / drink discounts.
• Skills and Experience
• Ability to work through high volumes of dishes that require washing, drying and stored correctly.
• Cleaning of equipment, floors, sections within the kitchen etc.
• Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that work stations are properly sanitised.
• Can start immediately.
• Qualifications / Experience
• High school certificate
• Certification in Culinary Arts is advantageous
• Safe food handling certificate
• Proven commercial kitchen experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Experience with dangerous equipment (i.e. knives)
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• Competent level of English spoken and written
• Basic knowledge of all sections of a kitchen
• Ability to work under supervision and independently
• Understanding of basic food hygiene practices, health and safety
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities
• Drivers Licence preferable (able to get to work to cover shifts at short notice).

If you are passionate about your working in a state-of-the-art kitchen or a future cooking career, are a reliable team player and a hardworking Kitchenhand looking for an exciting opportunity with career growth, then please forward your cover letter and resume.

Pay : $27.46 - $38.45 per hour

• Benefits
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program

Schedule :

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute / relocate :

• PEAKHURST, NSW 2210 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
• Experience
• Kitchen Hand : 1 year (required)

Licence / Certification :

• Drivers access and access to a car (required)

Work Authorisation :

• Australia (required)

Work Location : In person