Kitchen Hand
Mission Australia
Part-time
On-site
Sydney NSW AU
$38,000 AUD yearly
- Permanent Part Time| 4 days a week
- Location: Redfern NSW, 2016
- Salary: $38K + super + Salary packaging benefits
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity
Our residential aged care facility caters to men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, or who have experienced financial or social disadvantage. We are seeking employees who will assist in the operations of the kitchen and food provision for residents.
Shift details: Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4:36 pm, Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm and Friday and Saturday: 1 pm to 7:30 pm.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Maintain a high level of safety and hygiene in the kitchen area
- Assist in provision of balanced menus for clients and staff
- Ensure adequate food stock and rotation of stored food
- Receive food deliveries and ensure prompt and correct storage
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with the Vulnerable Persons Food Safety Program
- Ensure the security of the kitchen area, the food serving trolley, utensils and keys
Requirements for Success
- Experience working in aged care would be an advantage
- Experience in a food handling role – preferred
- Experience in cooking/catering- advantageous
- Knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and food safety
- Relevant Certificate in Food Safety
- Flu and Covid two dose plus booster vaccination is mandatory
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au
Your benefits
- Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
- Free external, confidential counselling
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
How to apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply for this job.
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.