Kitchen Hand | Daintree Rainforest, QLD
About the Role
Silky Oaks Lodge is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support our kitchen team in delivering an exceptional dining experience in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest.
In this role, you will keep the kitchen running smoothly behind the scenes, maintaining cleanliness, organisation and hygiene standards while assisting the chefs with basic food preparation.
It is a hands on role that plays an significant part in every plate that leaves the pass.
Accommodation is not provided for this role, so you will need to be living locally or able to arrange your own accommodation in the Mossman or Port Douglas area.
Key responsibilities include:
Washing and maintaining kitchenware, equipment and service items
Keeping all kitchen areas clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards
Assisting chefs with basic food preparation as required
Receiving and storing deliveries correctly
Managing waste and recycling in line with lodge procedures
Supporting the kitchen team during service to ensure smooth operations
Following all workplace health and safety requirements
About You
You are a reliable and hardworking team member who takes pride in a clean, well run kitchen and enjoys being part of a busy team.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand or Steward, ideally in a hotel, lodge or restaurant setting




A strong understanding of cleanliness and food safety standards
A positive attitude and willingness to support wherever needed
Good physical fitness and the ability to be on your feet for long periods
Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
Own accommodation or the ability to arrange it locally
Current Australian working rights
About Us
Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world.
Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world's most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.
The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia,
Southern Ocean Lodge
on Kangaroo Island,
Longitude 131°
at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa,
Capella Lodge
on Lord Howe Island,
Silky Oaks Lodge
at the Daintree Rainforest,
The Louise
in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young
Huka Lodge
in Taupō.
In the Americas:
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
,
Tierra Atacama
and
Tierra Patagonia
in Chile.

📌 Kitchen Hand – Daintree (Queensland)
🏢 Baillie Lodges
📍 Queensland