Kitchen Hand – Full-Time, Part-Time & Casual Positions
Buon Appetit – Camden NSW
Buon Appetit is a busy, family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Camden, specialising in handmade pasta, traditional Italian food and authentic wood-fired pizza.
We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Hands to join our team.
We have full-time, part-time and casual positions available, making this role suitable for someone looking for regular ongoing work or flexible hospitality hours.
About the Role
As a Kitchen Hand, you will play an important part in keeping our kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly during service.
Your duties will include:
- Washing dishes, cookware, utensils and kitchen equipment
- Operating the commercial dishwasher
- Keeping washing and kitchen areas clean and organised
- Cleaning benches, floors, sinks and equipment
- Emptying rubbish and maintaining waste areas
- Assisting with general kitchen cleaning throughout service
- Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and food safety
- Putting away clean equipment and kitchen items correctly
- Assisting chefs with basic preparation tasks when required
- Helping with deliveries, storage and general kitchen duties
- Completing end-of-shift cleaning and closing duties
What We're Looking For
We are looking for people who are:
- Reliable and punctual
- Hardworking and willing to learn
- Able to work quickly in a busy environment
- Comfortable with physical work and being on their feet
- Clean, organised and able to follow instructions
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Available for evening and weekend shifts
- Able to maintain a positive attitude during busy services
Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is helpful but not essential. We are happy to train the right person who has a good attitude and strong work ethic.
Hours & Availability
Buon Appetit operates primarily across Wednesday to Sunday, with our busiest periods on Friday and Saturday nights and across the weekend.
We currently have opportunities for:
- Full-Time Kitchen Hands
- Part-Time Kitchen Hands
- Casual Kitchen Hands
Applicants with strong Friday, Saturday and Sunday availability will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- Stable work in a busy, established restaurant
- Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
- Award-based pay
- Staff meals while working
- Supportive kitchen team
- Training provided
- Opportunity to learn more about commercial kitchen operations and food preparation
- Potential for additional hours for reliable team members
If you're dependable, willing to work hard and want to become part of a busy restaurant team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed with your resume and current availability.
Buon Appetit
40 Elizabeth Street, Camden NSW 2570
Pay: $26.44 – $44.94 per hour
Work Location: In person
