Kitchen Hand

BaptistCare; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Values-based organisation

First-class training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

BaptistCare Morrison Gardens is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support elderly residents with nutritious meals in the Midlands region. You will deliver attentive service and assist in preparing meals in a standard kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and reliable shifts including mornings and afternoons with weekend availability, contributing to residents’ wellbeing and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• The role requires alignment with BaptistCare values and customer-focused service.
• Ability to work autonomously or in a high-performing team.
• Commitment to food safety and HACCP practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external customers per standards.
• Prepare food and beverages to SOPs and duty statements.
• Complete cleaning tasks as directed by the Chef on duty.
• Advise Chef on duty of catering-related issues.
• Attend team meetings as required.
• Support operations as needed by the kitchen team.

Skills

Values alignment

Autonomous / team player

Great service orientation

Excellent communication

HACCP knowledge

Lift up to 20kg

Pre-employment medical

Police ND check

NDIS check

Education

Certificate III in Cookery or Hospitality

Job description

• Located in Midlands region | Casual position available
• Salary Packaging to all eligible employees

Why join us?

• Salary Packaging to all eligible employees
• Values-based organisation
• First-class training and development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our Wellness Program

About your new role at BaptistCare Morrison Gardens

At BaptistCare Morrison Gardens, your role as a kitchen hand goes beyond food preparation. You’re contributing to the well-being of elderly residents by providing them with nutritious and delicious meals. Your work supports their health and happiness, making each day rewarding.

The purpose of the Kitchen Hand is to provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service and products to our valued customers. The Kitchen Hand is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high-quality products whilst adhering to the policies and procedures of Aurum.

Roster:

The successful applicant for this position will be able to work a mix of morning and afternoon shifts, availability to work weekends.

Duties:

• Deliver consistent high-quality customer service to both internal and external customers to the prescribe service standards.
• Prepare food and beverage products to the prescribed standard operating procedures/ duty statement.
• Complete cleaning tasks as prescribed by the standard operating procedures/ duty statement or as directed by the Chef on duty.
• Advise Chef on duty of any catering-related issues and needs where required.
• Complete any operational cleaning requirements as required or directed by the Chef on duty.
• Attend team meetings as required.

Skills and Experience:

• The ability to align to our Values
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a high-performing team
• A passion for delivering great service and a fantastic eye for detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• A good understanding of HACCP/food safety programs
• Cert III in Cookery or Hospitality (Desirable but not essential)
• Capacity to lift up to 20kg
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical
• Ability to pass a National Police Check
• Ability to pass a NDIS check

Previous experience working in customer service, hospitality, or within a commercial kitchen is highly desirable but not essential.

About us

Aurum Catering provides quality services to residential care facilities throughout Western Australia. We pride ourselves on exceeding customer expectations by consistently improving the standard of food and beverages that we offer.

Our focus is not limited to our clients, but also your well-being and career growth. We aim to support you to achieve a fulfilling career with first-class training and development opportunities.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. The more diversity we have, the more unique perspectives and creative ideas we share. Therefore, we embrace people of different age, religion, sexual orientation or identity, physical or mental ability and ethnicity.