Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville is looking for an experienced Kitchen Hand with a positive outlook and effective communication skills to join our kitchen brigade. As a Kitchen Hand, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of attention to the cleanliness and sanitation of all food and storage outlets, preparing food and assisting the Chefs.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation as instructed by the Head Chef of the freezer, fridges and dry stores
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of the general kitchen, kitchen utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Washing dishes and cutlery
• Clean and stack correctly as instructed of all the hotel's crockery, cutlery,  pots and pans.
• Food preparation - cutting fruit, vegetables, topping up buffet
• Operate the commercial dishwasher
• Cleaning the kitchen walls, benches and floors
• Taking out rubbish bins
• Receiving and delivering stock

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous cleaning experience in a commercial kitchen or a similar environment
• Ability to work in a physical role (lift, pull and push a moderate amount of weight)
• Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment
• Awareness of Occupational Health & Safety and Food Hygiene
• Good communication skills
• Flexible availability including weekends and public holidays
• Must have flexibility to work a variety of shifts especially Friday and Saturday evenings.