Kitchenhand
An entry-level position in a commercial kitchen providing assistance to kitchen and service staff.
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Feb 2025
Being a kitchen hand is a fast-paced, physically demanding job that requires teamwork and resilience, but it’s rewarding to be part of a busy kitchen and learn valuable skills along the way.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHospitality & Tourism
The good thingsThe Good Things
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being part of a team, being a kitchen hand can be a rewarding job. You play a crucial role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly,...
The challengesThe Good Things
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being part of a team, being a kitchen hand can be a rewarding job. You play a crucial role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly,...
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Jan 2025
My experience as a kitchen hand has been rewarding and fast-paced, offering valuable skill development and teamwork, but it can be physically demanding and occasionally underappreciated.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Automotive (Electrical)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationHospitality & Tourism
The good thingsWorking as a kitchen hand is both rewarding and challenging. The role offers a sense of teamwork and camaraderie as you work closely with chefs and other staff, and it provides opportunities to develo...
The challengesAs a kitchen hand, some aspects of the role can be less enjoyable. The physical demands, such as long hours of standing, heavy lifting, and repetitive tasks, can be exhausting. The fast-paced environm...
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