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Dish Hand | Windmill Hotel, Prospect
Casual • Fridays and Saturdays • Immediate start

Looking for your first job or a foot in the door to hospitality?

The Windmill Hotel is looking for a reliable, hardworking Dish Hand to join our kitchen team on Fridays and Saturdays, starting immediately.

This role is critical to keeping our kitchen running through our peak trading period, commencing now and continuing through January. We’re looking for someone who can commit to regular Friday and Saturday shifts throughout this busy time.

About the role

You’ll be an important part of the team, keeping dishes, equipment and work areas clean so our chefs can keep service moving. Your duties will include:

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Operating the dishwasher and putting clean items away promptly.
• Keeping the dishwashing area clean, organised and safe.
• General kitchen cleaning, including benches, floors and rubbish removal.
• Following food hygiene and workplace safety procedures.
• Assisting with other duties as directed by the chefs and management.

About you

No previous experience is required—we can show you the ropes. You’ll need:

• Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn.
• Availability on Fridays and Saturdays, starting immediately.
• The ability to work steadily under pressure during busy services.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to getting things clean.
• Ability to handle the physical demands of the role, including standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks in a kitchen that can get hot.
• A positive attitude and willingness to help your teammates.
• A great place to start

There are lots of dishes, busy periods and hard work—but you’ll gain practical experience and learn how a commercial kitchen operates.

Whether you’re looking for your first job or considering a future as a chef or in hospitality, this is a great way to get your foot in the door.

Interested in becoming a chef? For the right candidate, there may also be an opportunity to pursue a school-based cookery apprenticeship in 2027. This role is a great way to gain kitchen experience and explore whether a career in cookery is for you.

Apply now with a brief introduction and your availability. If you don’t have a résumé yet, tell us a little about yourself and why you’re keen to join the team.

Or pop into the hotel and chat with a Manager or the Head Chef

Windmill Hotel

Prospect 5082