Portarlington Grand Hotel – Portarlington VIC
The Portarlington Grand Hotel is a historic venue in the heart of Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula.
It's a local favourite for relaxed pub dining, coastal views and warm country hospitality.
We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Hand to join our busy kitchen team and keep things clean, safe and running smoothly across lunch and dinner service.
Why you'll love this role
Every great meal at the Portarlington Grand Hotel starts with a clean, well-run kitchen, and that's where you come in.
As our Kitchen Hand, you're the backbone of service.
You keep our chefs moving, our standards high and our kitchen ready for the next rush.
We're after someone who knows their way around a commercial kitchen and takes pride in a job done properly.
You'll bring the speed, organisation and attention to detail that busy services demand, and you'll finish every shift knowing your work made a real difference.
You'll join a friendly, close-knit team in one of the Bellarine's best-loved venues, just steps from the water.
We look after our people with fair pay, consistent shifts and a supportive workplace where hard work is noticed and appreciated.
Key responsibilities
Cleaning the kitchen after both lunch and dinner service
Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors




Emptying bins and disposing of rubbish correctly
Washing and cleaning kitchen utensils, pots, pans, trays and other equipment
Operating and cleaning commercial dishwashing machines and other cleaning equipment
Cleaning and maintaining the dishwashing area
Cleaning and sanitising benches, workstations and food preparation areas
Making sure all kitchen areas are left clean, tidy and hygienic at the end of every shift
Following food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
About you
At least 1–2 years' experience as a kitchen hand in a busy commercial kitchen
Confident operating and cleaning commercial dishwashers and kitchen cleaning equipment
Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety practices
Able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure during peak service
Reliable, punctual and a strong team player
Available for lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends and public holidays
What we offer
Competitive hourly rate under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award, plus penalty rates
Consistent shifts in a friendly, supportive team
A great coastal workplace on the Bellarine Peninsula
Free Car Parking
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📌 Kitchen Hand (Victoria)
🏢 Portarlington Grand Hotel
📍 Victoria