Kitchen Attendant

Job Description

The Kitchen Attendant supports the kitchen team by washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, handling rubbish, restocking supplies, and assisting with basic food preparation when required. The role requires strong hygiene awareness, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Candidates should be reliable, well presented, safety conscious, and comfortable working flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Previous kitchen, stewarding, or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. A positive attitude, teamwork, and willingness to follow food-safety procedures are important expectations for this position.

Company Info

AVANI Cypress Lakes Resort is a resort property in Pokolbin, New South Wales, located in the Hunter Valley wine region. The resort provides accommodation, golf, dining, events, leisure facilities, and conference services for holidaymakers, wedding parties, and corporate guests. It operates under AVANI Hotels & Resorts, a lifestyle hospitality brand belonging to Minor International, a global company with hotels, restaurants, and related businesses across many countries. AVANI properties generally focus on contemporary accommodation, relaxed service, local experiences, and wellness-oriented stays. Employees work in a guest-focused environment where teamwork, professionalism, cleanliness, and consistent service standards are important. Cypress Lakes Resort offers staff the opportunity to gain experience in resort kitchens and broader hotel operations while living in one of Australia’s major regional tourism destinations.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large country rather than an island destination, with hospitality opportunities in resorts, hotels, restaurants, clubs, and seasonal tourism areas. The Hunter Valley offers a relaxed regional lifestyle, vineyards, restaurants, golf, outdoor activities, and a strong food-and-wine culture, while Sydney is within driving distance. Australian workplaces are generally multicultural, practical, and direct, with strong expectations around punctuality, workplace safety, customer service, and minimum employment standards. Rent and transport can be more affordable regionally than in major cities, although a car is often useful in the Hunter Valley. Working Holiday, employer-sponsored, student, and skilled visas may be available depending on nationality, qualifications, age, and occupation. Applicants should confirm eligibility, tax requirements, health insurance, accommodation, and work rights through Australia’s Department of Home Affairs before relocating.