Kitchen Hand Cover Letter Template
An Australian kitchen hand cover letter template for restaurant, café and commercial kitchen jobs.
See the cover letter →Kitchen Hand Resume Template (Australia)
For people applying for kitchen hand, dishwasher and food preparation roles in restaurants, cafés, hotels and aged care kitchens.
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Daniel Okafor
04xx xxx xxx | daniel.okafor@example.com | Fortitude Valley, QLD
Career Objective
Hardworking kitchen hand looking for casual or part-time work in a busy restaurant or café kitchen. Experienced in dishwashing, food preparation and keeping the kitchen clean and safe. Reliable, fast on my feet and happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays.
Key Skills
- Dishwashing and commercial dishwashers
- Basic food preparation (chopping, portioning)
- Cleaning to food safety standards
- Stock rotation and storing deliveries
- Working quickly in a busy kitchen
- Following kitchen safety procedures
- Teamwork and taking direction
- Reliable and punctual
Education
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)2024
Secondary school example, Brisbane, QLD
Subjects included Hospitality Practices.
Work Experience
Kitchen HandFeb 2025 – Present
XXXX Restaurant, Fortitude Valley, QLD
- Wash dishes, pots and utensils quickly during busy dinner services
- Prepare vegetables, sauces and garnishes for the chefs
- Clean benches, floors and equipment at close to food safety standards
Dishwasher (casual)Mar 2024 – Jan 2025
XXXX Café, New Farm, QLD
- Kept the dish area running smoothly through weekend brunch rushes
- Unpacked and rotated stock using first in, first out
Licences & Certifications
- Food safety (food handler) certificate
- First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
Referees
Referees available on request.
Next steps
Once your resume is ready
Pair it with a cover letter, then apply and follow up with confidence.
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Run through this before you send your resume — the basics, tailoring, Australian conventions and a final check.
Open the checklist →Frequently asked questions
What does a kitchen hand put on a resume?
Dishwashing, food preparation, cleaning, stock rotation and kitchen safety, plus your reliability and availability for nights and weekends. Add any food safety certificate.
Can I become a kitchen hand with no experience?
Yes. Kitchen hand is a common first job. Lead with being hardworking, reliable and able to follow instructions, and mention any hospitality subject or volunteering. A trial shift is common.
Do I need a food safety certificate to be a kitchen hand?
Not always, but it helps. Requirements for food handler training vary by state and business, so check the job ad. Some employers provide training.
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