At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our kitchen clean and organised during busy lunch and dinner services.
- Company: Join the Portarlington Grand Hotel, a beloved local venue with a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, consistent shifts, and free parking in a supportive team.
- Other info: Work in a friendly team just steps from the beautiful Bellarine coastline.
- Why this job: Be the backbone of our kitchen and make a real difference every shift.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years experience in a busy commercial kitchen and knowledge of food safety.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
The Portarlington Grand Hotel is a historic venue in the heart of Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula. It’s a local favourite for relaxed pub dining, coastal views and warm country hospitality. We’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Hand to join our busy kitchen team and keep things clean, safe and running smoothly across lunch and dinner service.
Why you’ll love this role
Every great meal at the Portarlington Grand Hotel starts with a clean, well-run kitchen, and that’s where you come in. As our Kitchen Hand, you’re the backbone of service. You keep our chefs moving, our standards high and our kitchen ready for the next rush. We’re after someone who knows their way around a commercial kitchen and takes pride in a job done properly. You’ll bring the speed, organisation and attention to detail that busy services demand, and you’ll finish every shift knowing your work made a real difference. You’ll join a friendly, close-knit team in one of the Bellarine’s best-loved venues, just steps from the water. We look after our people with fair pay, consistent shifts and a supportive environment where hard work is noticed and appreciated.
Key responsibilities
- Cleaning the kitchen after both lunch and dinner service
- Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors
- Emptying bins and disposing of rubbish correctly
- Washing and cleaning kitchen utensils, pots, pans, trays and other equipment
- Operating and cleaning commercial dishwashing machines and other cleaning equipment
- Cleaning and maintaining the dishwashing area
- Cleaning and sanitising benches, workstations and food preparation areas
- Making sure all kitchen areas are left clean, tidy and hygienic at the end of every shift
- Following food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
About you
- At least 1–2 years’ experience as a kitchen hand in a busy commercial kitchen
- Confident operating and cleaning commercial dishwashers and kitchen cleaning equipment
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety practices
- Able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure during peak service
- Reliable, punctual and a strong team player
- Available for lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends and public holidays
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rate under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award, plus penalty rates
- Consistent shifts in a friendly, supportive team
- A great coastal workplace on the Bellarine Peninsula
- Free Car Parking
Kitchen Hand in Portarlington employer: Portarlington Grand Hotel
Portarlington Grand Hotel is an exceptional employer that offers a vibrant work culture in a modern kitchen setting, perfect for culinary professionals looking to thrive. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for skill enhancement and creativity in menu development, all while enjoying the beautiful coastal location of Portarlington. Our commitment to staff wellbeing is reflected in our competitive perks and supportive team environment, making it a rewarding place to advance your culinary career.
