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Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962. We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services.

Our Vision: A community where every older person is honoured and valued.

Our Mission: To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust.

We are committed to leading reforms that benefit our workforce, ensuring those who care for others are well supported in their careers.

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 position of the Kitchen Hand is to ensure the safe preparation, storage, and service of all food items within the Day Club environment. 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 a Permanent Part-Time role offering 40 hrs per fortnight, working 9:00am to 1:00pm Monday to Friday at our Day Club Alexander Heights.

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 client interactions in line with the organisational values.
• Considers client lifestyles and personal choice.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relationships with others, utilising appropriate channels for assistance guidance and concerns.

Essential Criteria:

• 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 physical and reference checks
• Willingness to attend a paid 1-day (Monday) induction at our Rivervale Training Institute
• Previous kitchen / food preparation experience within the aged care industry.
• Certificate in cooking, food preparation. (Desirable)
• 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.

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.