Are you passionate about great food, teamwork, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation in the kitchen?Do you take pride in creating an enjoyable dining experience for others?
About Us
Established in 1977, Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned company with 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 designed for those seeking a lifestyle filled with 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 dedicated Kitchenhand to join our Palm Lake Resort Bargara team. You will play an essential role in supporting our culinary team by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment, ensuring residents and guests enjoy every dining experience.
This is a Part Time position, working 15 hours per week working across dinner (5pm-8.30pm) and lunch (11am - 2.30pm) services Monday to Friday.
Additional hours may be available on an irregular/ad hoc basis (additional meal services, special events & staff leave coverage).
Responsibilities
Assist chefs/cook 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 ensure waste is disposed of safely and hygienically.
Clean food preparation areas, fridges, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
Follow workplace health and safety guidelines and report hazards promptly.
Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for someone who shares our values and belief that respect, passion, community, impact & safety underpins 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 positive attitude and ability to work as part of a close-knit team.
Strong time management and attention to detail.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends if required.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Why Join Us?
At Palm Lake Resort, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing 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 with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Celebrate Milestones 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 & construction to resort management & 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 so if this sounds like the role for you, apply now to submit your CV.
Please note that this role is subject to a pre-employment medical check.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safe work practices
- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a close-knit team
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends if required
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
- Previous experience working in a kitchen, cafe, or catering environment
- Successful completion of a pre-employment medical check
What We Do
Palm Lake Group is an Australian, family-owned operator of over-50s lifestyle resorts, retirement communities, and residential aged-care facilities. It develops, builds, and manages its communities, providing resort-style homes, amenities, hospitality, and resident support. Through Palm Lake Care, the group delivers round-the-clock residential care with clinical professionals, nursing, meals, housekeeping, and lifestyle services across its network in eastern Australia for older residents.
