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Casual Kitchen Hand

Kitchen Attendant Grade 1

1 May 2026

Location

Customs House, Brisbane CBD

University of Queensland

Type

Casual

Salary

$37.63 per hour (Load Rate) + 17% Super

Required Qualifications

Previous kitchen/hospitality experience
Safe food handling & hygiene
Flexible evenings/weekends
Teamwork in fast-paced environment
Hygiene for Food Handlers (desirable)
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Casual Kitchen Hand

  • Casual position at Kitchen Attendant Grade 1 Load Rate $37.63 per hour
  • 17% Superannuation contributions
  • Based at our Customs House, Brisbane CBD

About This Opportunity

UQ Customs House is seeking a reliable and motivated Casual Kitchenhand to join our culinary team in a premium hospitality environment.

This role supports the efficient day-to-day operation of the kitchen by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation, while assisting chefs with preparation tasks. Customs House delivers corporate events, functions and hospitality services, so professionalism, teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining cleanliness of food preparation and kitchen areas
  • Cleaning equipment, appliances, benchtops, floors, ovens and ranges
  • Washing dishes, pots and utensils in accordance with food safety standards
  • Receiving, handling and storing deliveries
  • Retrieving food items as requested by the chef team
  • Assisting with basic food preparation tasks

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside talented colleagues who contribute to teaching, research and community engagement.

We offer a range of benefits including:

  • 17% superannuation contributions
  • Health and wellness discounts including Fitness Passport
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
  • UQ Study for Staff

About You

  • Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment
  • Sound understanding of safe food handling and hygiene practices
  • Completion of an accredited Hygiene for Food Handlers course is desirable
  • Strong commitment to cleanliness and workplace safety
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
  • Flexible availability including evenings and weekends

The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks including right to work in Australia and a criminal history check.

Work Rights

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Mr Nicholas Murtas, Executive Sous Chef at n.murtas@uq.edu.au

For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line (R-61866).

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Frequently Asked Questions

🧹What are the key responsibilities of the Casual Kitchen Hand role?

The role focuses on supporting kitchen operations at Customs House, Brisbane CBD. Duties include maintaining cleanliness of preparation areas, cleaning equipment and floors, washing dishes per food safety standards, receiving/storing deliveries, retrieving food items, and basic preparation tasks. Professionalism and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced hospitality environment. For more administration jobs, visit administration jobs.

📋What qualifications and experience are required?

Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment is needed, along with sound knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene practices. Completion of an accredited Hygiene for Food Handlers course is desirable. You must show commitment to cleanliness and workplace safety, and ability to work efficiently in a team with flexible availability including evenings and weekends. Explore higher ed career advice at employer branding secrets.

💰What is the salary and benefits package?

This Casual Kitchen Hand position offers $37.63 per hour (Kitchen Attendant Grade 1 Load Rate) plus 17% superannuation contributions. UQ benefits include health/wellness discounts (e.g., Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and UQ Study for Staff. Check university salaries via university salaries.

📜Is visa sponsorship available, and what work rights are needed?

No visa sponsorship is available. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration. Pre-employment checks include right to work verification and criminal history check. See higher-ed jobs requirements at higher ed admin jobs.

✉️How do I apply and who can I contact for questions?

Apply via the UQ portal with job reference R-61866. For role discussions, contact Mr Nicholas Murtas, Executive Sous Chef at n.murtas@uq.edu.au. Application queries to talent@uq.edu.au. Prepare your resume with hospitality experience; use our free resume template for tips.

🏥What benefits does working at University of Queensland offer?

UQ provides 17% superannuation, Fitness Passport, free flu shots, health insurance discounts, EAP for staff/family, and staff study programs. Join a community focused on teaching, research, and engagement at Customs House, Brisbane CBD. Learn more about higher ed jobs at higher ed jobs.
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