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Kitchen Attendant
Role summary
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The Kitchen Attendant supports chefs and kitchen staff 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, well organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Previous kitchen, stewarding or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires strong hygiene awareness, safe manual-handling practices, attention to detail and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, public holidays and evenings. A positive attitude, teamwork, punctuality and a willingness to follow food-safety and workplace procedures are expected.
Can I work in Australia?
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How it works
How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.
Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Fairmont, Raffles and Mondrian. In Australia, Accor manages properties ranging from luxury hotels to large business and leisure venues. The company focuses on guest service, food and beverage, accommodation, wellbeing and memorable travel experiences. Accor also promotes internal career development through training, mobility opportunities and its ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may access opportunities across different hotel departments and destinations. A Kitchen Attendant role supports the daily operation of the property by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, kitchen hygiene, efficiency and food-service support.