Aged Care Kitchen Assistant - 15-20h/wk, Mandarin/Cantonese

Sunny Care home service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development and growth

Potential permanent part-time after ~3

Job summary

Sunnycare in Brisbane is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support daily food preparation and dining services for residents. The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ kitchen experience, basic English, and fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese.

You will work approximately 15–20 hours per week, with two weekdays and one weekend day, and potential for more hours in the future. A Food Safety Certificate is essential; First Aid/CPR is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience.
• Basic English communication.
• Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is essential.
• Food Safety Certificate required.
• First Aid and CPR certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team with daily food preparation and basic cooking support.
• Help prepare meals meeting residents’ dietary requirements and cultural preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen, storage, and dining areas.
• Adapt to emergencies to ensure continuity and safety of meal services.
• Assist with food preparation for residents’ birthdays and cultural celebrations.
• Work with Catering Manager and team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Attend on-time per roster and follow all food safety procedures.
• Communicate with team and report issues to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Basic English

Mandarin or Cantonese

Education

Food Safety Certificate

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Sunnycare in Brisbane is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support daily food preparation and dining services for residents. The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ kitchen experience, basic English, and fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese.

You will work approximately 15–20 hours per week, with two weekdays and one weekend day, and potential for more hours in the future. A Food Safety Certificate is essential; First Aid/CPR is advantageous.