Kitchen Attendant

Role summary

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The Kitchen Attendant supports the kitchen team by washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, handling waste, receiving and storing supplies, and assisting with basic food preparation when required. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, organised and comfortable working in a busy hospitality environment. Attention to hygiene, safe food-handling practices and workplace health and safety is essential. Previous kitchen, stewarding or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be mandatory, as training can be provided. The successful candidate is expected to work cooperatively, follow instructions, maintain high cleanliness standards and remain flexible with shifts, including weekends, evenings and public holidays.

About the employer

AVANI Cypress Lakes Resort is a resort operated by Minor Hotels, an international hospitality group with properties across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia. Located in the Hunter Valley wine region of New South Wales, the resort offers accommodation, dining, leisure facilities, conference services and access to golf and surrounding vineyards. AVANI is positioned as a contemporary lifestyle brand, combining relaxed design with attentive, personalised service. Employees typically work in a scenic tourism environment serving holidaymakers, golfers, wedding guests, corporate groups and local visitors. As part of Minor Hotels, the resort provides opportunities to gain experience in an international hotel organisation, develop hospitality skills and work across different departments. Kitchen attendants contribute to the cleanliness, efficiency and smooth daily operation of the resort’s food and beverage outlets.

Working in Australia

Australia is an island nation offering hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafés, clubs and tourism businesses. Popular employment areas include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Queensland’s coast and regional destinations such as the Hunter Valley. Workplace culture is generally friendly, practical and team-focused, with strong expectations around punctuality, safety, equality and customer service. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal or rural communities, with outdoor activities, beaches, national parks and sports widely enjoyed. Living costs can be high, especially for accommodation in major cities, so regional resort locations may offer a quieter and sometimes more affordable option. Eligible young travellers may use Working Holiday visas subclass 417 or 462; other possibilities include student, skilled and employer-sponsored visas. Check current Australian immigration rules, tax requirements and work rights before relocating.