We are looking for casual Kitchen Hands to join our growing Food and Beverage team. This will be a great prospect to work within a strong team.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will be a working alongside a team of chefs, cooks & Kitchen Hands to deliver the kitchen's operations on all menus across our venues including Lachlan's Restaurant and Events & Catering.

Duties include:

- Assisting other chefs when required for the smooth operation of the kitchen through cleaning, storing, receiving deliveries.
- Safety and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and surroundings
- Quality and Consistent Food storage and cleaning
- Goods receiving and storing food in temperature-controlled facilities

Day-to-day

- clean kitchens and food preparation areas
- clean cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants such as cutlery or dishes
- wash, peel and chop vegetables or fruit
- transfer, weigh and check supplies and equipment
- prepare ingredients for cooking, and prepare salads, savouries and sandwiches
- set up food and beverage trays for serving to customers
- cook, toast and heat food items as need

About Us Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre is an award-winning venue situated on the picturesque grounds of Macquarie University at North Ryde.

The hotel offers A la carte restaurant,



café and impressive conference and event facilities featuring state of the art technology.

Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre employees enjoy access to extensive Macquarie University facilities including a high-tech library, private teaching hospital, gym and pools, a campus train station and Macquarie Centre shopping complex next door.

Benefits of Working for Lakeside Hotel & Conference centre

- Flexible working hours
- Training provided
- 25% off purchases at all Campus Life operated outlets
- Fun and collaborative values-driven culture
- Full access to the university's library (borrowing, printing, and data bases)
- Access to discounted health insurance, Maxxia+ Rewards and complimentary employee flu shot program

If you have experience in the same field, are looking for a new challenge and ready to work in a fun and friendly environment, apply now to start ASAP! How to Apply To be considered for this position, you will need to demonstrate the above requirements in your CV and Cover Letter. In the first instance, please direct any queries to Executive chef at [email protected]

If you need any support or reasonable adjustments through this recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide the support you need.

Applications Close: Tuesday 18th of August 2026 at 11:00AM (AEST)

📌 Kitchen Hand (North Ryde)
🏢 U@MQ
📍 North Ryde