Kitchen Staff - Christmas Casuals

Role summary

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Kitchen Staff Christmas Casuals support food preparation and service in Qantas Lounges by Accor at Sydney Airport. Typical duties include preparing ingredients, assembling meals, replenishing buffet and service areas, washing dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and following food-safety procedures. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, well presented, and available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, public holidays, and the busy Christmas period. Previous commercial kitchen, hospitality, or catering experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, a positive attitude, safe work practices, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced airport environment. A food-safety certificate and legal Australian work rights may be required.

About the employer

Qantas Lounges by Accor combines Qantas's premium airport hospitality offering with Accor's international expertise in hotels, food and beverage, and guest service. The Sydney lounges serve domestic and international travellers at or near Sydney Airport, providing dining, refreshments, comfortable seating, and professional assistance before flights. Accor is a major global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, restaurants, and airport services across many countries. Staff working in these lounges are expected to deliver consistent service, maintain high hygiene standards, and work closely with kitchen, food-and-beverage, cleaning, and guest-service teams. The Christmas casual opportunity is suited to people seeking short-term hospitality work in a busy, multicultural environment. Airport operations can involve strict security procedures, roster flexibility, and a strong focus on punctuality and presentation.