Aged Care Kitchen Lead – Food Safety & Team Support

Adventist Retirement Plus; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Parking

Salary Sacrifice

Competitive Salary

Supportive Leadership

Recognition and Retention

Job summary

Adventist Retirement Plus is seeking a Kitchen Hand for Capricorn Adventist Retirement Village in Yeppoon. The role covers main daily shifts from 10:00am to 6:30pm with alternate weekends, contributing to safe, nutritious meal preparation for residents.

Ideal candidates will have Texture-Modified Foods experience, a Food Handler Certificate, and preferably Food Safety Supervisor qualification. Aged care experience is a bonus; criminal record checks and Australian working rights apply.

Qualifications

• Texture-Modified Foods experience and nutritional awareness.
• Experience with budgeting processes and cost controls.
• Aged care exposure is advantageous but not essential.
• Mandatory Food Handler Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to foster productivity and efficiency.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and food handling practices.
• Approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and WHS compliance.
• Keep accurate records and suggest improvements.

Skills

Texture-Modified Foods

Financial Budgeting

Aged Care Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Food Safety Supervisor Statement

Job description

Adventist Retirement Plus is seeking a Kitchen Hand for Capricorn Adventist Retirement Village in Yeppoon. The role covers main daily shifts from 10:00am to 6:30pm with alternate weekends, contributing to safe, nutritious meal preparation for residents.

Ideal candidates will have Texture-Modified Foods experience, a Food Handler Certificate, and preferably Food Safety Supervisor qualification. Aged care experience is a bonus; criminal record checks and Australian working rights apply.