Kitchen Hand Job in Australia at Palm Lake Resort Hervey Bay seeks a reliable Cleaner / Kitchen Hand for a full-time role of 38 hours per week. The role includes cleaning common areas, kitchens, dining areas, and other facilities. In addition, the successful candidate will help chefs with basic food preparation and meal service on Tuesday lunch and Thursday evenings. The work also includes washing dishes, maintaining hygiene, handling rubbish, cleaning equipment, following food safety rules, and reporting hazards. Previous kitchen, café, catering, or cleaning experience is preferred. Moreover, the position offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, an Employee Assistance Program, tenure rewards, a supportive team culture, and career opportunities. The role offers an immediate start, subject to a pre-employment medical check.
About the Job
Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation?
Do you take pride in creating a welcoming environment and presenting nourishing meals for residents?
About Us
Established in 1977, Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned company with extensive experience in developing, constructing, and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages, and Aged Care Facilities in Australia. Our resorts are more than just somewhere to live. Instead, they are vibrant communities designed for people who seek comfort, connection, and opportunity. We are committed to providing high-quality homes, exceptional service, and vibrant communities that inspire and excite our residents.
Join us in redefining over-50s living.
Position Details
We’re looking for a reliable and committed Cleaner / Kitchen Hand to join our Palm Lake Resort Hervey Bay team. Your attention to detail will help keep our resort clean and enjoyable for residents and visitors.
This is a full-time role, working 38 hours per week across the resort’s daily cleaning schedule and also assisting in the preparation of meal service on Tuesday lunch and Thursday evenings. Therefore, your work will help keep the resort facilities clean, presentable, and organised for residents and visitors at all times.
Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain common areas such as the pool room, office, hairdresser, gym, craft room, clubhouse, and library.
- Also, dust, vacuum, mop, and remove rubbish.
- Keep toilet facilities clean and hygienic.
- Clean internal windows and keep equipment such as refrigerators and microwaves spotless.
- Keep kitchen areas tidy by emptying dishwashers and wiping surfaces.
- Replenish supplies such as coffee, tea, and other consumables.
- Identify and remove hazards, such as slippery floors or obstacles, to help ensure safety.
- Clean stock and display homes for potential purchasers.
- Complete weekly tasks such as cleaning light switches, power points, door frames, and cobwebs.
- Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation and service.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen and dining areas.
- Wash, sanitise, and store dishes, utensils, and equipment properly.
- Follow food safety and hygiene standards.
- Support stock rotation and help receive and unpack deliveries.
- Empty rubbish bins and dispose of waste safely and hygienically.
- Clean food preparation areas, fridges, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
- Follow workplace health and safety guidelines and report hazards promptly.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who shares our values and belief that respect, passion, community, impact, and safety underpin all the work we do.
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- Previous experience working in a kitchen, café, or catering environment (preferred).
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safe work practices.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high cleaning standards.
- Prior cleaning experience, preferably in a commercial environment.
- The ability to work independently and manage a cleaning schedule effectively.
- A positive attitude and a proactive approach to keeping the resort at its best.
Why Join Us?
At Palm Lake Resort, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:
- Competitive Remuneration
- Work-life Balance with flexible working hours.
- 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
- Supportive team culture – Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued.
- Career Opportunities – Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities, and 7 aged care facilities across Australia’s east coast. These areas include development and construction, resort management, and aged care. Therefore, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.
How To Apply
This role is available for an immediate start. Therefore, if this sounds like the role for you, apply now to submit your CV.
Please note that this role requires a pre-employment medical check.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
