Kitchen Hand

Bethanie, Western Australia’s leading not for profit aged care and retirement living provider, has been warmly welcoming and caring for seniors for over 65 years. We strive to lead the change in the way Australians think about ageing, recognising ‘old age’ as a positive force in society and giving a voice to those who have seen it all and live to tell the tale.

We are currently seeking an experienced Kitchen Hand to join the hospitality team at Bethanie Como Aged Care Home on a permanent part time basis (12 hours per week), working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays between the hours of 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Bethanie Como is a 99 bed suite home that provides the full range of aged care services including dementia support, palliative care and respite services.

To be successful in this role, you will have existing knowledge of various food preparation methods as well as food safety and be of a friendly nature, as interaction with our residents is a component of this role. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring responsible work practices of food preparation, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Ensuring required ingredients are available daily.
• Assisting is preparation, apportioning 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

About You:

• Possess a passion for, and previous experience working as a Kitchen Hand 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 vision, mission, and values of The Bethanie Group
• A current police clearance or willingness to get one.

Working with Bethanie

At Bethanie we are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a supportive and compassionate environment for our people, customers and residents.

As well as being part of a stimulating and nurturing work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:

• The option to salary package up to $15,899 per annum. 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!
• Access to banking, insurance and retail discounts and benefits
• Rewarding career with a supportive culture
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

To Apply

Please click on the Apply Link to upload your resume before the closing date of Friday 15 March 2024. Please note our application process also includes a short questionnaire. If you require any further information, please contact our Careers team on 131 151.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.