Kitchen hand and sandwich hand jobs in Australia
Kitchen hands and sandwich hands provide essential support to kitchen operations, handling food preparation, dishwashing, equipment cleaning and basic food service tasks. These are accessible entry-level positions in the food service industry, widely available across cafes, restaurants, aged care facilities, school canteens and catering businesses. Find current kitchen hand vacancies across Australia.
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KITCHEN-HAND
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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Role requires a reliable, hardworking and team-oriented person who can work efficiently in a busy kitchen while following food safety and procedures
Sous Chef
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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Sous Chef
Kitchen Attendant
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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Contemporary Catering is a family owned and run business providing specialist catering services into Aged Care facilities of the highest standard since 1992.
Kitchen Hand
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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Do you want to work in a fun, but fast-paced kitchen that you can contribute to by bringing your positive attitude and a high level of service?
Waitress / Waiter / Cook / Kitchen Hand
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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Company Overview: Gatsu Gatsu is a Japanese restaurant located in Launceston, renowned for providing authentic Japanese cuisine using high-quality ingredients and exceptional service.
Head Chef | Sous Chef | Chef de Partie | Commis Chef | Kitchen Hands
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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About the roles An exciting new chapter is beginning at Binna Burra Lodge, and we're building our kitchen team to be part of it.
Italian Deli Sandwich Maker.
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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🇮🇹 Sandwich Maker 🇮🇹 T H E C O F F E E C A B I N E T We're a local, family-run Italian Deli that loves good food, great coffee, and looking after our customers.We’re currently looking for some absolute legends to join our team: Part-Time or Full-Time Sandwich Maker We value your good energy, strong work ethic, willingness to learn and someone who is wanting to continue to build on the immaculate vibes and culture of our shop.
Italian Deli Sandwich Maker.
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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🇮🇹 Sandwich Maker 🇮🇹T H E C O F F E E C A B I N E T We're a local, family-run Italian Deli that loves good food, great coffee, and looking after our customers.
Kitchen Hand
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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$28.14 per hour plus superannuation Full Time - Monday to Friday! State of the Art Kitchens! Fun, funky and creative environment!
Kitchen Hand - Supported Accommodation
Hospitality & Tourism / Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
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Casual | Approx.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kitchen hands assist the kitchen brigade with food preparation tasks including peeling and chopping vegetables, washing dishes and utensils, cleaning equipment and surfaces, restocking supplies and supporting chefs with basic preparation during service.
No. Kitchen hand roles are among the most accessible in the hospitality sector. A Food Handling Certificate is beneficial and may be required by some employers, particularly in healthcare and aged care settings. A willingness to learn and strong work ethic are the primary requirements.
Sandwich hands prepare and serve made-to-order sandwiches, rolls, salads and light meals in cafe, bakery and quick-service food retail settings. The role requires efficient food preparation, customer service skills and knowledge of basic food safety practices.
Yes. Many kitchen hand and food preparation roles are offered on a casual or part-time basis, making them popular as supplementary employment for students and those with other work commitments.
Kitchen hands are covered by the Hospitality Industry Award or Fast Food Award depending on the employer type. Casual kitchen hand rates typically range from $24 to $30 per hour. Full-time kitchen hand roles generally pay $48,000 to $58,000.
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