Kitchen assistant

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   Work Type: Permanent

   Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

   Whats on Offer:

Description

A well-established residential aged care home in Newcastle is seeking a caring and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join its friendly hospitality team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a team, takes pride in maintaining high food safety standards and understands the important role that great meals play in the wellbeing of older people.
If you are dependable, organised and enjoy helping others, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while building a long-term career in the aged care sector.

About the Role
As part of the hospitality team, you will assist with the preparation, plating and serving of nutritious meals while ensuring the kitchen remains clean, safe and compliant with food safety standards.
Working alongside experienced cooks and kitchen staff, you will support meal service, food preparation, cleaning duties and stock management in a welcoming residential aged care environment.


Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and plating meals for residents
• Serve meals and refreshments in accordance with dietary requirements
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Support stock rotation and food storage procedures
• Follow food safety and infection control practices at all times
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and care teams to provide an enjoyable dining experience
• Help create a welcoming mealtime environment for residents

• Previous experience in a kitchen, hospitality, catering or food service role
• Experience working within aged care, healthcare, hospitality or a commercial kitchen
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends if required
• A genuine commitment to providing excellent service to older Australians

• Join a supportive and welcoming aged care provider
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Stable permanent employment within a growing sector
• Meaningful work that positively impacts residents every day
• Employee wellbeing and benefits program
• Salary packaging available to increase your take-home pay

• A dedicated consultant who works with you on your career, not just this role
• Honest market insight on salary, growth and where the sector is heading
• Discreet, professional handling throughout the recruitment process
• Ongoing support after placement because the right fit matters long after your first day