Kitchen Hand/domestic

We’re on a mission to create a better world not just for ageing Australians, but their communities as well, and we believe that to make this difference, you need the right people by your side. We believe that’s what makes us truly different

We are currently seeking Hospitality Workers to join the team providing support services at Bethanie Gwelup Aged Care Home. Co-located with a retirement village, Bethanie Gwelup is home to 112 beds across two floors, including a dementia specific wing, and has been designed and built to maximise our residents’ enjoyment and wellbeing.

Successful applicants will form part of our casual pool who provide relief across both morning and afternoon shifts, as well as on weekends and public holidays.

We are ideally looking for applicants who are happy to work across one or more of the following roles:

- Kitchen Hand
- Domestic Assistant
- Laundry Assistant

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in food preparation, cleaning or laundering practices and be of a friendly nature, as interaction with our residents is core to our culture.

**About You**
- Previous experience working as a Kitchen Hand, Domestic Assistant / Cleaner or Laundry Assistant, ideally in an aged care, hospital or similar environment
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude and a genuine compassion for our residents
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of The Bethanie Group
- Willingness to obtain relevant vaccinations

**The Roles**

**Kitchen Hand**
- Ensuring responsible work practices of food preparation, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Ensuring required ingredients are available daily
- Assisting in the preparation and serving of meals
- Maintaining all utensils, equipment, work benches and general surrounds in a clean and safe condition
- Collecting and washing pots, pans, crockery and cutlery

**Domestic Assistant**
- Ensuring bathrooms, toilets, furniture, fittings, floors and communal areas are kept clean and tidy
- Ensuring supplies are stocked across the facility
- Liaising with other employees to ensure the needs of our residents are met
- Ensuring residents' personal clothing is individually labelled and put away in their rooms, identifying items that require mending

**Laundry Assistant**
- Ensuring all laundry and linen is laundered correctly and infection control practices are adhered to
- Sorting and washing linen by wash temperature, colour, degree of soiling, infectious nature, fabric and fibre
- Loading and unloading washing machines and tumble dryers
- Sorting and folding clean and dry linen
- Reporting damage or wear and recommending repairs or replacement

**Working with Bethanie**

Many of us work because we want to make a difference. As a company, we know we can only do this by providing our people with the best education, facilities and support to make a truly fulfilling career, feel fulfilled.

As well as being part of an engaging and caring work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases
- A rewarding career with a supportive culture
- A comprehensive mental health and wellbeing program and free flu vaccinations each year
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A focus on flexibility and work life balance

**To Apply**

Please click on the link to upload your CV before the closing date. We hope to interview sooner so don’t delay