Kitchen Hand

ESS Defence delivers the best hospitality and catering services to our Defence personnel. We are committed to providing nutritional and delicious meals to our customers, whether it is in dining halls or out on the field. The work that we do is essential in keeping our Australian Defence Force healthy, comfortable, and living their best Defence Life!

Build a reliable and rewarding hospitality career as a Part Time Kitchen Hand at RAAF Base Amberley, Ipswich. This role is a key support function within the catering team and is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, consistency, and being part of a team that delivers meaningful outcomes every day.

The Position:
• Support the kitchen team with daily food service operations
• Assist with basic food preparation including vegetables, salads and simple prep tasks
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen, dining and servery areas
• Support food safety standards including cleaning, waste management and stock rotation
• Assist the kitchen team with dishwashing and general kitchen duties

The Person:
• Previous hospitality or kitchen hand experience is an advantage but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene and safety standards
• Reliable and organised with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to support the wider team
• Ability to work in a structured environment with Defence personnel

Benefits:
• Stable part time hours with long-term career opportunities
• Full training and ongoing support in a structured Defence environment
• Career development pathways within ESS Defence and Compass Group
• On-site parking, uniforms provided, meals on duty and employee discounts

Candidates will be required to undertake an Australian National Police Check. This will be paid for by the Company.