Kitchenhand | Captain Cook Cruises

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Captain Cook Cruises, Sydney, is part of Journey Beyond, Australia’s leading experiential tourism group.

Join us and discover amazing experiences on Sydney Harbour. Our brands include Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson and the Starship Group. Enjoy being part of the team working in a busy environment, dedicated to excellence in marine tourism.

About Journey Beyond

Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other. The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:

• Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
• Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.
• Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt. 

About The Role

Trade the four walls for harbour views. Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson and the Starship Group are on the hunt for a Kitchenhand who's ready to bring the hustle — someone bright, energetic, and hard-working who wants a job that actually feels different every day!

Under the guidance of the Chef, the Kitchenhand is the engine room of our catering operations — the person who makes sure everything else in the galley can run at full speed. Day to day, you'll:

• Set up and stock the kitchen before every cruise
• Keep every surface, station and piece of equipment spotless
• Wash up and reset stations at pace so service never misses a beat
• Lend a hand with food prep and plating
• Help receive and organise deliveries, rotating stock so nothing sits a day longer than it should
• Pack down and reset the vessel at the end of each cruise, ready for the next one

What sets this apart from a normal kitchen job is the setting: you're on the water, with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House sliding past while you work. No two shifts feel the same — one cruise is a corporate lunch, the next a sunset function, the next a boat full of tourists seeing the Harbour for the first time. If you've got ambitions beyond the pot sink, we notice the people who show up, work hard, and want more.

About You

You're a hardworking, reliable person with a keen eye for detail — you notice when something's out of place and sort it without being asked. You keep your composure and pace when service gets slammed, take hygiene and food safety seriously simply because it's how you work, and back your crewmates up without waiting to be asked twice. You've got the stamina for a full shift on your feet, plus the flexibility for evenings and weekends — and you bring a positive energy that lifts the people working around you.

No experience required. We'll teach you the ropes — you bring the drive. 

Ready to Start Your Next Adventure?

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service apply now. Join us!

Please note: A National Criminal History Check forms part of our recruitment process.

• Safe Food Handling Certificate (Essential)
• First Aid Certificate (Desired)
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher (Desired)