Kitchenhand

KITCHENHAND – FULL TIME, PART TIME & CASUAL – CANBERRA

Flexible Opportunities | Defence Hospitality | Career Growth

• Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual Kitchenhand opportunities available
• Roles across RMC Duntroon and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
• Flexible roster options within structured kitchen environments
• Training and career development opportunities within Compass Group

ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.

Are you reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a busy kitchen team?

We are seeking motivated Kitchenhands to join our teams at RMC Duntroon and the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra. With Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual opportunities available, these roles are ideal for candidates looking for stable employment, flexible work options or the opportunity to build hospitality experience within a supportive team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with basic food preparation and general kitchen duties
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Support chefs and kitchen teams during meal services
• Maintain clean and organised kitchen and back-of-house areas
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as required
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional kitchen team

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous Kitchenhand, hospitality or food service experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and reliable approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices preferred
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

BENEFITS

• Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual opportunities available
• Flexible roster options
• Training and ongoing team support
• Career development opportunities within Compass Group
• On-site parking available
• Uniforms and meals provided while on duty
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Supportive and structured team environment

Apply now to join our Defence hospitality teams at RMC Duntroon or the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence clearance.

We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need adjustments or another communication method during the recruitment process, please contact 1300TALENT or [email protected].

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.