Kitchen Assistant

**Job description**
**Kitchen Assistant - Maddington (Catherine House)***:

- Community, Family and Children Services | Hospitality
Closing date: 28/06/2025

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

**About the role**

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join our new, purpose-built facility dedicated to supporting women experiencing homelessness. Located in Maddington, this facility provides a safe and supportive environment for women to regain their independence and rebuild their lives.

As our Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play an important role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and ensuring the women have a calm and welcoming dining experience. Working closely with the Cook and wider team, you’ll help prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, and contribute to a sense of comfort and stability for women who are navigating significant life changes. Your care, reliability, and attention to detail will help make Catherine House feel like home.

**About you**

You bring a warm, compassionate, and practical approach to everything you do. With a genuine commitment to supporting women during vulnerable and transitional times, you understand the importance of dignity, respect, and consistency in care. You thrive in a team environment that values empathy, inclusiveness, and community.

You also bring:

- Experience in hostel/hotel catering environments
- A friendly, respectful approach when working with vulnerable people
- Strong time management skills and great attention to detail
- A commitment to safe and hygienic food handling
- Clear, compassionate communication skills and a team-focused mindset
- Available to work between 1pm-7pm (including weekends)
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

**About the benefits**

You'll become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organisation passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities**.**

As a valued team member, you’ll also enjoy access to:

- Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
- Childcare discounts for your little ones
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

**To Apply**

**At MercyCare, every person matters.**

With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values - respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.