Kitchen Hand
Kitchen Hand
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Job Description
- Permanent Part Time 27.2 hours/week
- Location: Redfern NSW 2016
- Salary: $42K super Salary packaging benefits
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together were building hope and possibility for all. Find out moreabout usandour purpose.
Your Opportunity
Our residential aged care facility caters to men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness or who have experienced financial or social disadvantage.
We are seeking a reliable proactive Kitchen hand to join our dedicated kitchen team within our aged care this hands-on role you will support the preparation storage and delivery of meals to our residents ensuring high standards of food safety hygiene and service are maintained at all times.
Shifts: Tuesday 6 am until 2:06 pm Thursday 11 am until 7:06 pm and Friday and Saturday 1 pm until 7:30 pm.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Assist with meal preparation and presentation under the direction of the Head Chef and Cook including modified diets catering to dietary restrictions
- Receive and store food deliveries promptly maintaining correct stock rotation and temperature control
- Serve meals courteously ensuring all dietary requirements are met and food is delivered safely and professionally
- Maintain accurate food safety documentation in line with the Vulnerable Persons Food Safety Program
- Uphold WHS and infection control standards through strict adherence to hand hygiene uniform policy and kitchen cleaning procedures
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement and promptly report issues such as pests hazards or equipment damage
- Support the security of kitchen facilities equipment and stock
Requirements for Success
- Experience working in aged care would be an advantage
- Experience in a food handling role preferred
- Experience in cooking/catering- advantageous
- Knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and food safety
- Relevant Certificate in Food Safety
- Flu and Covid two dose plus booster vaccination is mandatory
Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications referee checks.
Your benefits
- Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
- Not-for-profitsalary packaging reducingyour tax (details viaAccessPay)
- Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at
How to apply
Click Apply and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.
Employment Type
Part-Time
