Hospitality Services (Kitchen Hand) | St Georges Care Centre

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

Job summary

A prominent aged care service provider in Upington seeks a Kitchen Hand to assist in the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring excellent customer service. This part-time role involves working 35 hours per fortnight with specific shift times. Candidates should have food preparation experience, be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, and be ready to undergo a national police clearance. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of older individuals.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
• Successful completion of reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and plates food, serves meals.
• Maintains hygiene standards in food preparation areas.
• Ensures positive client interactions.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Hygiene standards

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate in cooking, 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 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.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on 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 being offered as Part time position working at our St George's Care Centre working 35 hours per fortnight. The roster will be covering hours below:

Week 1

Monday: 1500-1900

Wednesday: 0700-1500

Thursday: 1500-1900

Week 2

Tuesday: 1500-1900

Wednesday: 1500-1900

Thursday: 1500-1900

Friday: 0700-1500

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.
• 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 (within 6-months validity)
• 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.