ABOUT THE BUSINESS

The JDA Hotels group is a family-owned business and resides over fourteen (14) hospitality venues throughout Sydney, Victoria and Queensland. The JDA Hotel company employs a great team to work with……. so come join us!
JDA Hotels have exciting opportunities available for Kitchen Hands at Mermaid Beach Tavern. This is a genuine career advancement opportunity for an ambitious individual that may potentially be seeking a future career as a Chef, studying Commercial Cookery or for an individual who enjoys the busyness of a large kitchen.
JDA Hotels prides itself in offering ‘the premium pub experience’ and is an award-winning Hotel group looking for highly motivated Kitchen Hands. Mermaid Beach Tavern offers exceptional quality pub food, beverages and entertainment activities. JDA Hotels is a multi-venue group that prefers to promote from within, so career progression is possible for the right candidate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Ability to work through high volumes of dishes that require washing, drying and stored correctly.
• Cleaning of equipment, floors, sections within the kitchen etc.
• Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that work stations are properly sanitised.
• Can start immediately.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• High school certificate
• Certification in Culinary Arts is advantageous
• Safe food handling certificate
• Proven commercial kitchen experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Experience with dangerous equipment (i.e. knives)
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• Competent level of English spoken and written
• Basic knowledge of all sections of a kitchen
• Ability to work under supervision and independently
• Understanding of basic food hygiene practices, health and safety
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities.
  If you are passionate about your working in a state-of-the-art kitchen or a future cooking career, are a reliable team player and a hardworking Kitchenhand looking for an exciting opportunity with career growth, then please forward your cover letter and resume.
  See venue website www.mermaidbeachtavern.com.au
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  Job Type: Casual
  Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Public holidays
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In perso

The position currently vacant involves primarily the cleaning of the kitchen and at times, be able to take instructions from the Chefs. The position vacant is casual, working to a roster which will include covering nights and weekends.
Your overall responsibility is to assist with ensuring kitchen cleanliness and the ability to assist with various kitchen duties. You may be required to assist with unpacking and organising deliveries, mopping up kitchen spills, wiping down work stations and assisting with the storage of food items.
There will be opportunity to grow and gain experience in skills such as Pizza making, kitchen preparation and more.