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Kitchen Assistant

  • Aged Care and Independent Living
  • Part-time
  • Closing on: Feb 27 2025
  • Join our team as a Kitchen Assistant and help create delicious, nutritious meals!
  • 2 x Part time permanent roles
  • Causal position is also available
  • $30.63 - $31.52 per hour (dependent on experience) + superannuation for the part time role
  • $38.29 - $39.40 per hour (dependent on experience) + superannuation for the casual role

About the role
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Warrawee community in delivering healthy, delicious meals to our residents. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen, as well as assisting with various kitchen duties, including meal preparation.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Preparation and delivery of meals across all kitchens and in accordance with food safety plan and relevant Acts and Regulations
  • Maintain safe food handling practices and compliance.
  • Ensure kitchens and equipment are clean and in good order.
  • Assist in maintaining stock control and rotation.

About you
You are kind and caring, with a genuine desire to help improve the lives of elderly residents. You enjoy working in a busy kitchen and take pride in your ability to work efficiently while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The following is also required:

  • Previous experience as a kitchen hand or similar role preferably in the Aged care setting (desirable but not essential)
  • Knowledge of food preparation and associated equipment
  • First Aid training(desirable)

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Why work for us?
When you work at Glen Eira, you’ll be part of a professional and supportive team with excellent conditions and opportunities for growth within the Organisation.

Plus we offer:

  • Staff health and wellbeing program
  • Opportunities and support for professional development and training
  • Employee Assistance Program

About Warrawee Community
Warrawee Community offers a home-like environment for our residents, comprising of six single storey houses surrounded by lush gardens and grounds. The community is made up of 90 beautifully appointed single rooms featuring a bedroom with ensuite. Warrawee provides peace of mind for its residents whatever care level they choose. 

Important Information
This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Pre-employment medical, proof of annual influenza vaccination and three COVID-19 vaccinations or authorised medical exemption (in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Protective Behaviours Policy) prior to commencement.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
Kitchen assistant - Position Description.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

  • Attach your resume
  • Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
  • Respond to the following screening questions which will appear as part of the application:
    •  Do you have previous experience working in a commercial kitchen?
    •  Do you have experience working in aged care?

Closing date: 27 February 2025 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Andrea Anderson, Rostering & People Operations Coordinator - Warrawee on 8575 3521 or email aanderson@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

  • Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
  • Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
  • Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on Aboriginal@gleneria.vic.gov.au

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

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