Compassionate Kitchen Assistant – Aged Care (Part-Time/Casual)

Pathways Health Management; Sydney; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathways Residences in Killara, NSW, is seeking a friendly Kitchen Hand to join our catering team in a residential aged care setting. Part-time and casual shifts are available, with rosters across weekends and evenings to support residents' dining experiences.

You will help serve meals, maintain high hygiene standards under our Food Safety Plan, and keep temperature logs as part of daily operations. Previous kitchen hands with compassion for older Australians are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, polished and compassionate approach.
• Ability to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends and evenings.
• Genuine interest in enriching the lives of older Australians.
• Current National Police Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Serving well-prepared meals and preparing the dining areas.
• Monitoring food quality and temperature.
• General cleaning within a commercial kitchen setting.
• Deliver a high standard of hygiene under Food Safety Plan requirements.
• Maintain temperature logs for cooked/cooled foods, as well as the sanitization of produce.
• Follow cleaning schedules, ensure correct use of chemicals, and uphold kitchen hygiene.
• Comply with legislated hygiene and food storage practices.
• Adhere to chemical safety protocols.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and report maintenance issues.
• Serve meals/snacks attentively, empowering residents’ choices.

Skills

Kitchen Hand experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Elder care empathy

Job description

Pathways Residences in Killara, NSW, is seeking a friendly Kitchen Hand to join our catering team in a residential aged care setting. Part-time and casual shifts are available, with rosters across weekends and evenings to support residents' dining experiences.

You will help serve meals, maintain high hygiene standards under our Food Safety Plan, and keep temperature logs as part of daily operations. Previous kitchen hands with compassion for older Australians are encouraged to apply.