Job Description

The Kooralbyn International School – Kooralbyn QLD

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The Kooralbyn International School is seeking a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Hand to join our Catering team.

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This is a varied, hands‑on role combining food preparation, meal service, dishwashing, cleaning and kitchen sanitation within our busy commercial school kitchen.

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Working alongside our cooks and catering team, you will help ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and workplace health and safety.

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This role is offered as an initial 12-month fixed-term contract , designed to give both you and the school the opportunity to get to know one another and ensure a strong mutual fit. We are seeking someone we hope will become a long‑term member of our team, with the intention of transitioning the role to an ongoing full‑time position following the fixed‑term period, subject to review.

About the Role n

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- Assisting with food preparation including chopping, portioning, mixing, assembling ingredients and preparing basic menu items
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- Supporting cooks with preparation and meal service
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- Assisting with plating, portioning and serving students as required
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- Restocking preparation and service areas throughout the day
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- Maintaining correct food storage, labelling, temperature control and stock rotation
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- Operating commercial dishwashing equipment and hand‑washing pots, pans, utensils and equipment
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- Cleaning and sanitising benches, preparation surfaces, splashbacks, floors and storage areas
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- Cleaning and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment and appliances
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- Completing routine and scheduled deep‑cleaning tasks
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- Maintaining clean and organised dishwashing, preparation and service areas
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- Following HACCP, food safety and hygiene procedures
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- Assisting with end‑of‑shift cleaning and kitchen checklists
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About You n

We are looking for someone who is dependable, practical, and willing to contribute wherever needed within the kitchen.

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- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, hospitality, catering or similar environment
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- Experience with food preparation and safe food‑handling practices
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- An understanding of food hygiene and contamination prevention
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- Strong attention to cleanliness, organisation and detail
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- The ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
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- A good work ethic
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- An understanding of WHS and the safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
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Mandatory Requirements nn
- A current Working with Children Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
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- A Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
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- Completion of the School's required child safety training (upon commencement)
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Why Join TKIS? n

Join a friendly and supportive team at a growing school of approximately 450 students, located in the beautiful Kooralbyn Valley just over an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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This is an ideal prospect for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and takes pride in contributing to a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.

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If you are reliable, enjoy working as part of a team and are happy to get involved across all areas of a busy commercial kitchen, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Kitchen Hand (School Canteen) (Kooralbyn)
🏢 The Kooralbyn International School
📍 Kooralbyn