Kitchen Hand
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Job Summary
- Permanent Part Time 18 hours/week
- Location: Surry Hills NSW 2100
- Salary: $27K Super NFP 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
Mission Australia helps vulnerable older Australians age with dignity. Our residential aged care facilities provide essential care and support to vulnerable older people in our communities who are at risk of homelessness.
We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Hand to join our team in providing high-quality meal services for residents in our aged care this role you will assist in food preparation maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas and support the smooth running of daily meal services.
Shift Details: Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 pm to 7:30 pm.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Maintain a high level of safety and hygiene in the kitchen area
- Assist in provision of balanced menus for clients and staff
- Ensure adequate food stock and rotation of stored food
- Receive food deliveries and ensure prompt and correct storage
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with the Vulnerable Persons Food Safety Program
- Ensure the security of the kitchen area the food serving trolley utensils and keys
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
- Yearly 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 referee checks and work right checks.
Your benefits
- Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
- 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 are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you
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