Kitchen Staff - Christmas Casuals

Job description

‘Tis the season to serve up smiles! We’re decking the halls (and the buffet) in one of Australia’s busiest airport lounges, and we need extra hands to make this Christmas sparkle. If you love food, teamwork, and spreading cheer, this is your chance to sleigh it in the kitchen! Your Role on Santa’s Team Help create festive favourites by preparing, cooking and beautifully plating dishes for buffet and à la carte service. Bring energy to the breakfast buffet by preparing and serving a delicious variety of fresh menu items with creativity and flair. Get hands-on in the kitchen by preparing ingredients, including chopping, slicing, dicing and measuring food products. Keep our kitchen sparkling and guest-ready, shining even brighter than Rudolph’s nose. Support our chefs with stock rotation, replenishment and inventory management to keep everything running smoothly. Minimise waste and follow stock control procedures to ensure every ingredient is used to its full potential. Work as part of a fun and fast-paced team to deliver exceptional meals during the holiday rush. What We’re Looking For Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is a gift (but not essential). Ability to work under pressure and keep spirits bright. Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays. A positive attitude and a dash of Christmas cheer. Positions will start from the October 2026 to February 2027 with potential opportunities to be offered to join our team, part time or full time after your temp placement, where you can receive exclusive staff travel benefits if successful! T&C apply Valid RSA and food handling certificate (or willingness to obtain). Ability to pass airport security clearance. Completed or in-progress certificate in Kitchen Management, commercial Cookery, or hospitality. Proven experience as a Cook in a high-volume kitchen. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. Strong teamwork and communication skills. M UST have full working rights within Australia Why You’ll Love It Competitive casual rates – extra cash for your Christmas list! Work in a premium, high-energy hospitality setting. Be part of a supportive team that jingles all the way. Gain experience in a fast-paced, festive environment. You will be engaged to work under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award [MA000009] Note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Federal Police check at their own cost via our ID system in order to gain ASIC certification. If you would like to be a part of our team, please apply now. Please include in your application what position you are interested in! At Accor our goal is that every person feels welcome and feels valued . We ensure that everyone can come as they are, and feel like they belong. As one big team, we know that only together can we do amazing things! The world is more welcoming when we’re connected heart to heart. How do we do it? We care, we dare, we place people at the heart of everything we do. Accor operates a selection of Qantas Lounges globally, bring our service passion and values to the aviation industry. Every day we connect with thousands of travelers as they adventure around Australia and the world. Qantas Lounges by Accor provides a relaxing start to a holiday, an efficient workspace between flights, and a welcoming pause on the way to anywhere. With a range of offerings from upscale to luxury, our Lounges receive rave reviews from both our customers and our team.