Kitchen Attendant

Job Description

The Kitchen Attendant supports the kitchen team by washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, handling waste, restocking supplies, and assisting with basic food preparation when required. Candidates should have good hygiene awareness, a reliable and hardworking approach, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Previous kitchen, catering, or cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential, as training can be provided. The role requires teamwork, clear communication, physical stamina, and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. A commitment to food safety, workplace safety, and maintaining high cleanliness standards is expected.

Company Info

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a large resort-style property located in Pokolbin, in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley wine region. The resort is part of Minor Hotels, an international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments across Australia and overseas under brands including Oaks. Cypress Lakes offers accommodation, dining, conference facilities, golf, and leisure experiences, serving holidaymakers, weddings, business groups, and local visitors. As a hospitality employer, the resort provides opportunities across kitchens, restaurants, housekeeping, front office, maintenance, events, and guest services. The workplace is generally fast-paced and team-oriented, with a strong focus on guest satisfaction, cleanliness, food safety, and professional service. Employees may benefit from working in a scenic regional destination and from career pathways within Minor Hotels.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large island country with job opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, agriculture, retail, technology, and trades. Resorts and restaurants regularly recruit kitchen attendants, cleaners, cooks, waitstaff, and front-office employees, especially in tourism regions such as the Hunter Valley, Queensland, Western Australia, and coastal New South Wales. Australian workplaces value punctuality, teamwork, safety, equality, and direct communication. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to relaxed regional communities, with generally high living standards but significant housing and transport costs. International workers may need an employer-sponsored visa, Working Holiday visa, skilled visa, or another suitable work right; conditions depend on nationality, age, qualifications, and occupation. Before relocating, candidates should confirm visa eligibility, secure accommodation, arrange a tax file number and bank account, and understand healthcare, transport, and employment requirements.