Kitchen Hand

time left to apply End Date: September 4, 2025 (19 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR104733

- Permanent Part Time| 27.2 hours/week
- Location: Redfern, NSW 2016
- Salary: $42K + super + Salary packaging benefits
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out moreabout us andour purpose .

Our residential aged care facility caters to men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, or who have experienced financial or social disadvantage.

We are seeking a reliable, proactive Kitchen hand to join our dedicated kitchen team within our aged care facility. In this hands-on role, you will support the preparation, storage and delivery of meals to our residents, ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene and service are maintained at all times.

Shifts: Tuesday 6 am until 2:06 pm, Thursday 11 am until 7:06 pm and Friday and Saturday 1 pm until 7:30 pm.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

- Assist with meal preparation and presentation under the direction of the Head Chef and Cook – including modified diets catering to dietary restrictions
- Receive and store food deliveries promptly, maintaining correct stock rotation and temperature control
- Serve meals courteously, ensuring all dietary requirements are met and food is delivered safely and professionally
- Maintain accurate food safety documentation in line with the Vulnerable Persons Food Safety Program
- Uphold WHS and infection control standards through strict adherence to hand hygiene, uniform policy and kitchen cleaning procedures
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement and promptly report issues such as pests, hazards or equipment damage
- Support the security of kitchen facilities, equipment and stock

Requirements for Success

- Experience working in aged care would be an advantage
- Experience in a food handling role – preferred
- Experience in cooking/catering- advantageous
- Knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and food safety
- Relevant Certificate in Food Safety
- Flu and Covid two dose plus booster vaccination is mandatory

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks.

- Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
- Not-for-profitsalary packaging, reducingyour tax (details viaAccessPay)
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.

About Us

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive.

Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact.

Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration.

We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services.

Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more.

Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential.

That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves.

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