Hospitality - Kitchen Hand - JBCC

Amana Living; Upington; On-site; ZAR 208,000 - 301,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Salary packaging up to $18,550

School holidays childcare assistance

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Amana Living is seeking a Kitchenhand for James Brown Care Centre in Osborne Park. This part-time role focuses on preparing meals, keeping the kitchen tidy, and supporting residents with warmth and care to create a home-like atmosphere.

You will work 31 hours per fortnight across a set rotating schedule, with an induction at the Rivervale Training Institute and necessary clearances to ensure safe, compliant service delivery.

Qualifications

• Current Flu vaccination evidence
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
• Pre-employment medical and reference checks
• NDIS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to attend 1 day paid induction at Rivervale Training Institute

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate meals; serve and clear meals in line with schedules.
• Maintain kitchen and serving areas to state hygiene standards.
• Interact with residents in line with organisational values.
• Consider resident lifestyles and personal choice.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Record weekly temperature and cleaning records for manager review.
• Note dietary changes on master printout.
• Monitor stock requirements and replenish as needed.
• Assist with replenishment of shopping supplies as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

The Position

Based at James Brown Care Centre in Osborne Park, your role as a Kitchenhand 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. This is a part time role offering 31 hours per fortnight.

Week 1 & 2

Tuesday: 15:30-18:30

Wednesday: 15:30-18:30

Friday: 07:00-14:00 and 15:30-18:30

Please note you will need to able to commit to all shifts to be considered*

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.

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of Current Flu vaccination 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 1 day paid induction at our Rivervale Training Institute

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.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• 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!