Hospitality - Kitchen Hand

Amana Living; Perth; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Amana Living is seeking a casual Kitchen Hand in Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs. You will assist with meal preparation, plating, serving and maintaining hygienic kitchen areas, while engaging with residents to support comfort and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes flexibility across shifts, strong teamwork, and adherence to policies. You’ll contribute to a warm, home-like environment and participate in induction at the Rivervale site.

Qualifications

• Evidence of current flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks
• NDIS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, as required.
• Willingness to attend 2 day paid induction at our Rivervale site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate food, serve and clear away meals in line with food preparation schedules.
• Maintain the food preparation and serving areas to state hygiene standards.
• Maintain appropriate resident interactions in line with the organizational values.
• Consider resident lifestyles and personal choice.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Collect all temperature and cleaning records for the week and place in managers basket for checking and signing.
• Record any dietary changes on master print out.
• Check on stock requirements, e.g. bread, milk, OJ, yoghurt and change as necessary.
• As required replenish shopping supplies which are specific and not currently available from usual supplier.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent worker

Customer service

Job description

Job no: 498037
Work type: Casual
Location: Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs
Categories: Kitchen Hand

The Role

As a casual Kitchen Hand your role is more than just preparing meals, it’s about bringing warmth and care to our residents through food. By keeping the kitchen organised and supporting meal preparation, you’ll help create moments of comfort and joy that truly makes it feel like home.

Shift Times Available

Flexible casual shifts across Monday to Sunday

• Morning Shifts: 0700 – 1500
• Afternoon Shifts: 1500 – 1900

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and plate food, serve and clear away meals in line with food preparation schedules.
• Maintain the food preparation and serving areas to state hygiene standards.
• Maintain appropriate resident interactions in line with the organizational values.
• Consider resident lifestyles and personal choice.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Collect all temperature and cleaning records for the week and place in managers basket for checking and signing.
• Record any dietary changes on master print out.
• Check on stock requirements, e.g. bread, milk, OJ, yoghurt and change as necessary.
• As required replenish shopping supplies which are specific and not currently available from usual supplier.

About You

You may come form a hotel, hospitality, restaurant or commercial kitchen background and be looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day.

While kitchen experience is valuable, just as important is your passion for customer service and ability to build genuine connections with people. In this role, you’ll move beyond traditional hospitality and become part of a close-knit community, helping create moments of joy, comfort and connection for our residents.

If you’re looking for a role where you can utilise your hospitality skills while making a real impact in the lives of older people, we’d love to hear from you!

• Evidence of Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks
• NDIS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, as required
• Willingness to attend 2 day paid induction at our Rivervale site

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!