Compassionate Elderly Care Kitchen & Catering Assistant

Akari Care Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 5%

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Personal development plans

Engaging community environment

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking a Kitchen / Catering Assistant in Newcastle to support the Cook and catering team in a busy care home. You will help create menus, plate meals, and ensure residents receive personalised service, respecting religious and cultural meal needs.

You bring kitchen and food prep experience, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and a caring, flexible, and resilient attitude. This full-time role offers 28 days leave, pension, funded training, personal development, and a

Qualifications

• Experience of working within similar environment.
• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of kitchen processes and support to residents.
• Assist in creating menus and plating up meals.
• Arrange trollies and ensure a high quality of service.
• Be mindful of residents' religious and cultural meal needs and preferences.
• Contribute to personalised care during mealtimes.
• Support with personal development and training opportunities.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexible and adaptable

Warm and approachable

Resilient

Respectful

Works well under pressure

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Akari Care Limited is seeking a Kitchen / Catering Assistant in Newcastle to support the Cook and catering team in a busy care home. You will help create menus, plate meals, and ensure residents receive personalised service, respecting religious and cultural meal needs.

You bring kitchen and food prep experience, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and a caring, flexible, and resilient attitude. This full-time role offers 28 days leave, pension, funded training, personal development, and a