• Patina Alumni Court

• Casual position at Kitchen Attendant Grade 1 Load Rate $35.46​ per hour

• 11.5% Superannuation contributions

• Based at the Picturesque St Lucia campus
   

About This Opportunity 

We are looking for a casual Kitchenhand to join our culinary team at Patina at Alumni Court, St Lucia. 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.
   

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• 11.5% superannuation contributions for casual staff

• UQ Study for Staff 

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).

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.  

Work Rights:   

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.  

Questions? 

To discuss this role please contact Mr Nicholas Foat at [email protected]

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line. 

 Want to Apply?  

All applicants must supply the following documents:  

• Resume  

Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments. 

Please note that candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as UQ reserves the right to close this application process early.

Applications close Wednesday, 6 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-44277).

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