Kitchen Hand Job in Australia — Palm Lake Resort Hervey Bay is hiring a full-time Cleaner / Kitchen Hand for 38 hours per week. The role includes cleaning common areas, kitchens, toilets, and facilities, as well as helping chefs with basic food preparation and meal service. Duties also include washing dishes, restocking supplies, waste disposal, and following food safety and workplace safety standards. Previous kitchen, café, catering, or cleaning experience is preferred.
Job Details
Job Type
- Full-time
Location
Hervey Bay QLD 4655
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Overview
Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation?
Do you take pride in creating a welcoming environment and presenting nourishing meals for residents?
About Us
Established in 1977, Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned company. The group has extensive experience in developing, constructing, and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages, and Aged Care Facilities in Australia.
Our resorts are more than just somewhere to live. They are vibrant communities for people who want comfort, connection, and opportunity.
We are committed to providing high-quality homes, exceptional service, and vibrant communities that inspire and excite our residents.
Join us in redefining over-50s living.
Position Details
We’re looking for a reliable and committed Cleaner / Kitchen Hand to join our Palm Lake Resort Hervey Bay team. Your attention to detail will help keep the resort clean and enjoyable for residents and visitors.
This is a full-time role, working 38 hours per week across the resort’s daily cleaning schedule. You will also assist with meal preparation and service on Tuesday lunch and Thursday evenings.
Your work will help keep the resort facilities clean, presentable, and organised for residents and visitors at all times.
Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain common areas such as the pool room, office, hairdresser, gym, craft room, clubhouse, and library.
- Dust, vacuum, mop, and remove rubbish.
- Clean toilet facilities to a hygienic standard.
- Clean internal windows and keep equipment such as refrigerators and microwaves spotless.
- Tidy kitchen areas, including emptying dishwashers and wiping surfaces.
- Replenish supplies such as coffee, tea, and other consumables.
- Identify and remove hazards, such as slippery floors or obstacles, to ensure safety.
- Clean stock and display homes for potential purchasers.
- Complete weekly tasks such as cleaning light switches, power points, and door frames, and dusting cobwebs.
- Assist chefs/cooks with basic food preparation and service.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen and dining areas.
- Wash, sanitise, and store dishes, utensils, and equipment properly.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Support stock rotation and assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries.
- Empty rubbish bins and dispose of waste safely and hygienically.
- Clean food preparation areas, fridges, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
- Follow workplace health and safety guidelines and report hazards promptly.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who shares our values and believes that respect, passion, community, impact, and safety underpin all the work we do.
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- Previous experience working in a kitchen, café, or catering environment (preferred).
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safe work practices.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high cleaning standards.
- Prior cleaning experience, preferably in a commercial environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage a cleaning schedule effectively.
- A positive attitude and a proactive approach to keeping the resort at its best.
Why Join Us?
At Palm Lake Resort, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities. We also provide our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment.
We offer our team:
- Competitive Remuneration.
- Work-life balance with flexible working hours.
- 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Milestone celebrations with tenure rewards.
- Supportive team culture — Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued.
- Career opportunities — Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities, and 7 aged care facilities across Australia’s east coast. From development and construction to resort management and aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.
How to Apply
This role is available for an immediate start. If this sounds like the role for you, apply now and submit your CV.
Please note that this role is subject to a pre-employment medical check.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
