Kitchen Hand - Rydges Newcastle
On-siteNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Conduct daily kitchen operations by washing dishes, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and minimizing waste through careful food handling. Support senior chefs with tasks as directed while adhering to strict food safety and OH&S standards. Perform manual duties including lifting and standing for extended periods, ensuring a hygienic workspace at all times. Maintain a positive attitude, communicate effectively with service teams, and participate in training sessions to develop culinary skills. This role requires flexibility for varying shifts and a commitment to professional appearance and grooming standards. Join Rydges Newcastle to contribute to an experience creator network with opportunities for rapid career growth across entertainment and hospitality.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience as kitchen hand/steward or similar in a hotel, pub, restaurant, or café
- Strong understanding of food safety and OH&S standards
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment
- Ability to support daily kitchen operations efficiently
- Ability to complete tasks as directed by senior chef
- Washing dishes and kitchen equipment
- Keeping the kitchen clean and organised
- Skilled in minimizing waste through careful handling of food and resources
- Positive attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to foster teamwork within kitchen and service teams
- Flexible and adaptable to varying shifts and tasks across different areas of the hotel
- Physically capable of performing manual duties including lifting, standing for extended periods, and cleaning
- Commitment to professional appearance
- Adherence to workplace policies and grooming standards
- Willingness to participate in training sessions to develop culinary skills and grow within the team
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