Weekend Cook and Kitchenhand

About the role

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) provides culturally safe, affordable accommodation for First Nations people travelling away from home. It is looking for reliable and motivated Weekend Cooks and Kitchenhands to help create a safe, clean and welcoming environment at its Alice Springs hostels. The work is done under the general direction of the Hostel Manager, providing high-quality care and support in a residential setting.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents
• Receive, rotate and store food and kitchen supplies
• Assist with stock management
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Prepare and clean the dining room for all residents

Required profile

• Australian citizenship, or an application for Australian citizenship already lodged
• Food Safety Handling Certificate, or ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment
• Before starting, applicants must provide an Australian citizenship document, pass a National Criminal History Check, hold a working with children check in Queensland and meet fitness for duty requirements

What we offer

• Competitive salary and 15.4% superannuation
• Shift penalties: 50% for Saturdays and 100% for Sundays
• Salary packaging for vehicles, superannuation and laptops, plus the option to salary sacrifice $15,900 per FBT year for rent, mortgage or living expenses
• Leave entitlements including extra days off when the roster day falls on a public holiday, 18 days sick/personal leave per year, and cultural and NAIDOC day leave
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program

To apply, complete the application form on the employer's website and email it with your current resume to the employer by 11:59 PM AEST on Wednesday 4 November 2026, quoting the job reference VN-0773844 in the subject line.