Kitchenhand - Elanora

BETHANIE GROUP; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee discounts

Corporate discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Structured onboarding

Free annual flu vaccinations

Employee recognition

Referral program

Supportive culture

Job summary

Bethanie Elanora, Bunbury, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Hand to support residents in a caring, not-for-profit environment. This casual role at BethanieElanora involves daily kitchen duties, meal prep, and maintaining hygiene standards in a respectful setting.

The successful candidate will have prior kitchen experience, a compassionate approach to elder care, and a flexible, team-oriented mindset. Willingness to obtain vaccinations and pass the NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.

Qualifications

• Passion for or previous experience as a Kitchen Hand, ideally in an aged care/hospital setting.
• Can-do attitude with genuine care for residents.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food prep practices meet hygiene standards.
• Ensure daily availability of required ingredients.
• Assist in meal preparation and serving.
• Keep utensils, equipment and work areas clean and safe.
• Wash pots, pans, crockery and cutlery.

Skills

Kitchen Hand experience

Team player

Compassionate care

Job description

For over 70 years Bethanie has been warmly welcoming older West Australians into a caring and personal environment. We’re a leading, trusted not-for-profit organisation, and we’re proudly local to Western Australia, welcoming people in our aged care homes, retirement villages, community housing and more.

We are currently seeking an experienced Kitchen Hand to provide daily support to our residents at BethanieElanora, Bunbury.

This role is offered on a Casual Basis.

Renumeration: $29.98 per hour + Casual Loading.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring responsible work practices of food preparation, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ensuring required ingredients are available daily.
• Assisting in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Maintaining all utensils, equipment, work benches and general surrounds in a clean and safe condition.
• Collecting and washing pots, pans, crockery and cutlery.

About You

• Possess a passion for or previous experience working as a Kitchen Hand, ideally in an aged care, hospital or similar environment.
• Have a ‘can do’ attitude and a genuine compassion for our residents.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of The Bethanie Group.
• Willingness to obtain relevant vaccinations.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

Why Join Bethanie

At Bethanie, we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial wellbeing, career development, health, and work-life balance, including:

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Employee discounts across leading retailers, travel providers, and lifestyle services.
• Corporate discounts on private health insurance.
• Discounted Anytime Fitness memberships.
• Paid parental leave and purchased leave options.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements (where applicable).
• Ongoing professional development, study support, and career progression opportunities.
• Structured onboarding, mentoring, and clinical support programs.
• Free annual flu vaccinations and access to our Bethanie Be Well Program (EAP).
• Employee recognition initiatives, team events, and annual awards programs.
• Employee referral program.
• A supportive, values-driven culture where people are respected, connected, and empowered to thrive.

If you're passionate about caring for older Australians and want to be part of a team that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.