We are looking for casual Kitchen Hands to join our growing Food and Beverage team. This will be a great opportunity to work within a strong team.
Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will be a working alongside a team of chefs, cooks & Kitchen Hands to deliver the kitchen’s operations on all menus across our venues including Lachlan’s Restaurant and Events & Catering.
Duties include:
Day-to-day
clean kitchens and food preparation areas
clean cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants such as cutlery or dishes
wash, peel and chop vegetables or fruit
transfer, weigh and check supplies and equipment
prepare ingredients for cooking, and prepare salads, savouries and sandwiches
set up food and beverage trays for serving to customers
cook, toast and heat food items as need
About Us
Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre is an award-winning venue situated on the picturesque grounds of Macquarie University at North Ryde.
The hotel offers A la carte restaurant, café and impressive conference and event facilities featuring state of the art technology.
Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre employees enjoy access to extensive Macquarie University facilities including a high-tech library, private teaching hospital, gym and pools, a campus train station and Macquarie Centre shopping complex next door.
Benefits of Working for Lakeside Hotel & Conference centre
If you have experience in the same field, are looking for a new challenge and ready to work in a fun and friendly environment, apply now to start ASAP!
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, you will need to demonstrate the above requirements in your CV and Cover Letter. In the first instance, please direct any queries to Executive chef at prabhat.dua@mq.edu.au
If you need any support or reasonable adjustments through this recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide the support you need.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
30/01/2026 11:59 PM
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