JOB TITLE: KITCHEN CLEANER
FUNCTION: To perform a variety of tasks as assigned by the Chief Steward with a view toward developing into a skilled, efficient, safe and hygienic Kitchen Cleaner. The Kitchen Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards of all kitchen and food preparation areas within the resort. This role plays a vital part in supporting the culinary team by ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant working environment while adhering to food safety regulations and resort standards.
Our Vision is being leaders in creating experiences and properties that escape the ordinary.
Our Purpose is to make the day better for ourselves, each other, our group, our customers and communities. We do this by living our values of empowerment, possibilities and community.
We achieve our Vision and Purpose by delivering on our goals and values.
Our Goals
- Growing revenue above market
- Maximise assets
- Business transformation
Our Values
- Empowerment: We make it happen
- Possibilities: We evolve and innovate
- Community: We make the connection
Located in the heart of Australia’s premier wine region, situated across an enormous slice of pristine countryside. The award winning Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is a vibrant 419-room resort consisting of a mix of hotel rooms and outside villas. The resort is a sprawling playground in the heart of wine country; where's there's something special for everyone. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional resort accommodation and creating unforgettable experiences for our valued guests. Whether they are here for a relaxing leisure holiday, attending large meetings and conferences, or celebrating a spectacular wedding, we are committed to delivering excellence at every turn.
2025 & 2026 Hunter Valley Legends Awards
Hunter Valley Accommodation Operator of the Year
Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitise all kitchen surfaces, equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen tools using commercial dishwashing equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, cool rooms, storage areas, and waste disposal stations.
- Remove rubbish and recycling and ensure waste areas are kept clean and organised.
- Follow all food safety, workplace health and safety, and infection control procedures.
- Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as required.
- Report maintenance issues, equipment faults, and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Support kitchen operations during peak service periods by maintaining a clean and organised work environment.
- Ensure compliance with hotel policies, industry regulations, and environmental sustainability practices.
Skills & Experience:
- Previous cleaning or kitchen stewarding experience in a hotel, resort, restaurant, or commercial kitchen environment is desirable.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleanliness standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Physical fitness and ability to undertake manual handling tasks and stand for extended periods.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to assist where needed.
- Commitment to workplace safety and hygiene.
- Professional presentation and conduct.
- Flexible availability, including weekends, public holidays, and shift work.
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Reliable and punctual.
- Exposure to hot, wet, and fast-paced kitchen environments.
- Regular lifting, bending, standing, and repetitive movement.
- Rotating roster including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- You will need a valid drivers licence as there is no public transport to the resort
Benefits & Perks:
- Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- More perks than you can imagine from free golf to free duty meals on shift and if you have the skills you can make yourself a Barista Coffee in the staff canteen, no jars of coffee here!!
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
Join Rydges Resort Hunter Valley and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.
When you click apply, you’ll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You’ll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.
