About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.

At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values, we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland’s reputation as a leading provider of high-quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work.

Your Opportunity

As the Kitchenhand you will contribute to the provision of quality education and training services by performing a range of kitchen preparation and organisation duties including the replenishment and distribution of consumables.

This position reports to the Educational Operations Manager.

This is a Casual opportunity as required.

The position will be based primarily at our Mooloolaba campus, however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Commerciality, Teamwork, Innovation and Accountability.
• Provide support to educational staff within the kitchen environment.
• Maintain store including receipt and storage of goods which will assist educational staff in the economical use of perishable goods.
• Maintain wet and dry storage areas in the kitchen, beverage store and cleaning consumables store.
• Maintain basic equipment levels in a clean and hygienic manner.
• Remove food scraps, empty and clean kitchen bins, and wash, dry and store all crockery and utensils in order to provide a safe and hygienic work environment.
• Arrange the laundering of all linen for the kitchen and restaurant areas to ensure continued availability by monitoring and maintaining the provision of materials including clean cloths, towels, tablecloths and table napkins.
• Strip, clean, reassemble and maintain all food preparation and cooking appliances.
• Assist in the preparation and room set-up for internal/external meetings and functions.
• Undertake research and development on matters relating to business functions.
• Ensure day to day activities align with business operation as directed by your supervisor.
• Contribute to improvement in business processes and practices.

How you will be assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

1. Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene regulations in a hospitality environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to undertake kitchen preparation and related cleaning duties.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide assistance and support to professional staff in a high quality, hospitality environment.
4. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to meet deadlines and deliver effective and timely client service.
5. Displays the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.

Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements

• C Class manual licence
• First Aid Certificate
• Food handling skills set including food safety and safe food handling practices.

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.

How to apply

If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your experience, skills and abilities and responds to the ‘How you will be assessed’ criteria.

Closing date: 9:00AM, Friday 6 June 2025.

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-373

For further information, please contact:

[email protected]