Hospitality - Kitchen Hand SGCC Fixed-Term

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

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Upington is seeking a part-time Kitchen Hand to prepare, plate, and serve meals while ensuring high hygiene standards. Suitable candidates will have experience in food preparation, evidence of vaccinations, and the ability to obtain a National Police Clearance. The role includes flexible shifts across weekdays and weekends, focusing on delivering excellent service and ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Evidence of COVID-19 and current flu vaccinations per company policies.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (valid within 6 months).
• Successful completion of pre-employment form and reference checks.
• NDIS screen check (or willingness to obtain at interview stage).
• Willingness to attend a paid 1-day induction.
• Previous kitchen/food preparation experience within the aged care industry.
• Previous experience working in aged care (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepares, plates and serves food, clearing away meals as needed.
• Maintains food preparation and serving areas to hygiene standards.
• Maintains appropriate client interactions according to organizational values.
• Considers client lifestyles and personal choice.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate in cooking or food preparation

Job description

Why Choose Amana Living?

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 programmes, 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.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holiday childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees on paid or unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programmes and more
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

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.

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.

This position is part‑time fixed term working at our St George's Care Centre for 36 hours per fortnight.

Roster (Week 1): Tuesday 15:00‑19:00, Wednesday 15:00‑19:00, Friday 15:00‑19:00, Saturday 15:00‑19:00, Sunday 15:00‑19:00.

Roster (Week 2): Monday 15:00‑19:00, Wednesday 15:00‑19:00, Friday 15:00‑19:00, Saturday 15:00‑19:00.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares, plates and serves food, and clears away meals in line with food preparation schedules.
• Maintains food preparation and serving areas to state hygiene standards.
• Maintains appropriate client interactions in line with organisational values.
• Considers 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 (valid within 6 months).
• Successful completion of pre‑employment form and reference checks.
• NDIS screen 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.