Hospitality - Kitchen Hand Kinross Lakehouse

Amana Living; Upington; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider is looking for a part-time Kitchen Hand to prepare, plate, and serve meals at their facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation and customer service, along with compliance in health regulations. This role offers competitive rates and benefits, contributing positively to the dining experience for residents.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Evidence of COVID-19 and current flu vaccinations.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate food according to schedules.
• Maintain food preparation areas to hygiene standards.
• Serve and clear away meals.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Hygiene standards

Education

Certificate in cooking or food preparation

Job description

Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962. We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services.

Our Vision: A community where every older person is honoured and valued.

Our Mission: To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust.

We are committed to leading reforms that benefit our workforce, ensuring those who care for others are well supported in their careers.

Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees on paid or unpaid parental leave
• 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!

The Role

The Kitchen Hand in Hospitality Services prepares, plates, and serves meals according to residents' dietary needs, ensuring smooth meal service in the kitchen and dining areas. They deliver excellent customer service and work with Carers and staff to provide a positive dining experience for Amana Living residents.

Role

This role is offered as a part-time position at our Kinross Care Centre, Lakehouse, working 28 hours per fortnight. The roster will cover the following hours:

1. Week 1
   1. Wednesday: 1500-1900
   2. Thursday: 1500-1900
   3. Friday: 1500-1900
2. Week 2
   1. Wednesday: 1500-1900
   2. Thursday: 1500-1900
   3. Friday: 1500-1900
   4. Sunday: 1500-1900

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and plates food, serves and clears away meals in line with food preparation schedules.
• Maintains the food preparation and serving areas to state hygiene standards.
• Maintains appropriate client interactions in line with the organisational values.
• Consider client lifestyles and personal choice.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relationships with others, utilising appropriate channels for assistance, guidance and concerns.

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment form and reference checks
• NDIS Screening Check (or willingness to obtain at interview stage)
• Willingness to attend a paid 1-day (Monday) induction at our Rivervale Training Institute
• Previous kitchen / food preparation experience within the aged care industry.
• Previous experience working in aged care (Desirable)
• Certificate in cooking, food preparation (Desirable)

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.