Cook/Kitchenhand

CraigCare; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts

Supportive team

Job summary

CraigCare Berwick Home is seeking a motivated Kitchen Hand to join our hospitality team in Berwick, VIC on a casual/temporary basis. You will assist with food prep, meal presentation, and service for residents, while upholding CraigCare's food safety standards.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude. The role requires flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends, with supportive managers and opportunities for development within aged care.

Qualifications

• NDIS Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Police check clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Proof of Work rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, presentation, and meal service
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment
• Support the monitoring and recording of Food Safety Program requirements
• Complete cleaning and sanitization tasks in accordance with food safety and CraigCare standards
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver exceptional service to residents
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

Kitchen Hand | CraigCare Aged Care | Berwick Home | Casual/Temp. role

''Join a team where great food, care, and community come together''

At CraigCare, we believe mealtimes are about more than nutrition—they're an important part of our residents' daily wellbeing and enjoyment. We are seeking a motivated and reliable Kitchen Hand at Berwick VIC Home to join our dedicated hospitality team and help create a positive dining experience for our residents.

About You:

• Previous kitchen, hospitality, or food service experience
• Sound knowledge of food safety practices (Food Safety Certificate preferred)
• Positive, team-focused, and customer-service oriented
• Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude
• Flexible to work across a rotating roster, including weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation, presentation, and meal service
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment
• Support the monitoring and recording of Food Safety Program requirements
• Complete cleaning and sanitization tasks in accordance with food safety and CraigCare standardsWork collaboratively with colleagues to deliver exceptional service to residents
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times

Key Requirements:

• NDIS Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Police check clearance in case no NDIS clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Proof of Work rights in Australia

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Career development opportunities in aged care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retail, hospitality, and health discounts
• Supportive and friendly team environment

Join CraigCare and help create enjoyable mealtimes for our residents every day.