At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our kitchen sparkling clean and support the catering team for a top-notch guest experience.
- Company: Join The Wests Group, a leading employer in Newcastle with a vibrant hospitality scene.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, paid traineeships, and discounts on meals and gym memberships.
- Other info: We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in hospitality while working with a fun and supportive team.
- Qualifications: A positive attitude, teamwork skills, and attention to detail are key to success.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
About us
The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights.
Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following perks and benefits:
- Wellbeing: First Nations Cultural Leave, annual flu vaccinations, Wellbeing Leave, flexible work options, Community Care leave and Employee assistance programs (EAP).
- Career: Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (JobReady - Culinary) | Allara Learning), paid traineeships, and leadership programs.
- Financial: Paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, above-award wages and penalty rates, plus 40% off meals for club employees.
- Lifestyle: Discounted gym membership for $25/month (including your partner), discounted NIB Health Insurance, savings on Reflections Holiday Parks, and discounted accommodation at our three hotels - The Executive, The Gateway, and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa.
About the Position
Wests Nelson Bay is currently seeking a Casual Scullery Attendant to join our Catering team. This role plays an important part in supporting our kitchen, food outlet and catering operations by ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation and service are maintained behind the scenes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Cleaning and sanitising crockery, cutlery, glassware and kitchen equipment
- Maintaining clean and organised work areas
- Assisting with service set-up and pack-down
- Clearing and cleaning tables when required
- Sweeping and cleaning floors
- Ensuring waste is disposed of safely and appropriately
- Supporting the Catering team to deliver a high-quality guest experience
This position requires availability across a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts. Availability to work most Friday and Saturday nights is essential. As a hospitality business, our busiest periods occur during summer, school holidays and public holiday periods. Applicants must be available to work throughout these peak trading times.
As part of The Wests Group recruitment process, candidates progressing to the next stage will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, including a Criminal History Check, reference checks and right to work verification. All checks and associated costs will be facilitated by The Wests Group.
About You
You take pride in keeping work areas clean, organised and operating efficiently. You enjoy working as part of a team and can maintain high standards in a busy environment. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure
- A reliable and team-focused approach
- Good attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Previous experience in a similar role, hospitality venue or fast-food environment will be highly regarded
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a professional hospitality environment while working alongside a supportive and energetic team. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Scullery Attendant in Nelson Bay employer: Wests Group Australia
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