Kitchenhand – Customs House
About This Job
Customs House
Kitchen Attendant 1 Load Rate
Multiple Casual Opportunities
Closing date: Sunday 5 March 2023 at 11.00 pm AEST (R-11581)
About This Opportunity
The primary purpose of this role is to support the efficient running of the Kitchen and support the kitchen team to deliver quality meals in a timely manner. The Kitchenhand is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and supporting in kitchen preparation tasks.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas.
Clean kitchen equipment and appliances.
Clean benchtops, floors, ovens, and ranges.
Receive, lift, handle and store food and stock deliveries.
Retrieve food items as requested by chef team.
Assist with food preparation.
Wash dishes, pots, and utensils.
This role is subject to the University’s Code of Conduct.
About You
Previous experience in a Kitchen environment or similar
Knowledge of Kitchen operations or qualification related to Kitchen operations
Successful completion of an accredited ‘Hygiene for Food Handlers’ course is desirable
Commitment to high levels of personal and workspace hygiene and cleanliness
Excellent organisation and customer service skills
Demonstratable interpersonal and communication skills with a can-do attitude to what can be a physically demanding team environment
Ability to work flexible hours and weekends (when required)
What We Can Offer
This is a Casual position at Kitchen Attendant Grade 1 Load Rate. This is an hourly rate of $26.67 plus 10.5% super. This position is based at Patina Customs House in Brisbane City.
For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 – 2021.
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact John Offenhauser (Executive Chef, Customs House) at j.offenhauser@uq.edu.au
For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.
About The Selection Process
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted.
The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.
Other Information
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au
If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Profile
I’m a friendly and reliable student looking for part-time or casual work. I have experience working in cafés and enjoy working in a busy team environment. I’m comfortable with customer service, taking orders, making basic coffee and keeping the workplace clean and organised. I’m a quick learner, punctual and always willing to help.