Day Club Kitchen Hand

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career. 

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 role of the Kitchen Hand is to ensure the safe preparation, storage, and service of all food items within the Day Club environment. This includes working collaboratively with staff, and clients, under the guidance of the Day Club Manager. The kitchenhand must ensure client meals comply with regulatory food safety standards and meet nutrition and presentation requirements.

This position is being offered on a Part time basis, working 40 hours a fortnight at our Club Catherine King in Osborne Park. The roster is working from 9:30am to 1:30pm Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities:

Food and Drink preparation and storage:

• Receives and stores meals from provider on a weekly basis
• Prepares daily morning tea for clients in line with regulatory food safety standards and with a focus on nutrition and presentation
• Prepares and plates client lunches in line with regulatory food safety standards and with a focus on nutrition and presentation

Client and staff relationships:

• Maintains effective interpersonal relationships with others, utilizing appropriate channels for assistance guidance and concerns
• The service provided to each client will be professional and in line with Amana Living's operating policies and procedures.
• Confidentially performs the role having enhanced and maintained professional development through participation in compulsory training, workplace meetings and other performance improvement initiatives.

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience or knowledge of roles within the aged care sector. They should demonstrate professionalism in all interactions, fostering respectful and courteous relationships with clients, their families, and colleagues, while also being mindful of client lifestyles and personal preferences.

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current 2024 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
• Relevant certificate in cooking / food preparation
• Previous kitchen / food preparation experience within aged care or similar industry

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.