Kitchen Hand /Kitchen Coordinator

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

This role is a Permanent Part-Time role offering 51 hrs per fortnight at Lady McKusker House in Duncraig,

Week One: 

Monday: 0700-1230

Tuesday: 0700-1200

Friday: 0600-1400

Saturday 0600-1400

Week Two: 

Monday: 0700-1230

Tuesday: 0700-1200

Friday: 0600-1400

Sunday 0600-1400

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and plates food, serves and clears away meals in line with food preparation schedules.
• Maintains the food preparation and serving areas to state hygiene standards.
• Maintains appropriate resident interactions in line with the organisational values.
• Considers resident lifestyles and personal choice.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relationships with others, utilising appropriate
• Visit existing and new residents/families to keep food requirements up to date.
• Collect all temperature and cleaning records for the week and place in managers basket for checking and signing.
• Record any dietary changes on master print out.
• Check on stock requirements, e.g. bread, milk, OJ, yoghurt and change as necessary.
• Assist OTA staff to order supplies for all their functions and assist with room preparation.
• As required replenish shopping supplies which are specific and not currently available from usual supplier.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, as required.
• Demonstrated good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Passion for food preparation.
• Certificate in cooking, food preparation.
• Previous kitchen / food preparation experience within the aged care industry.
• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current 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

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