Buckland is a quality provider of Aged Care services situated in Springwood in the Lower Blue Mountains NSW. We are a well-established non-for-profit organisation and are well respected in our community.
**Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to**:
- Assisting the cook with the preparation of meal ingredients (food and beverage)
- Serving of resident meals
- Cleaning and sanitising all food preparation area according to standards of WHS and hygiene standards
- Use of the commercial dishwasher to wash cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards and dishes
- General kitchen cleaning and sanitizing according to daily cleaning schedule
- Organizing and correctly storing food supplies
- Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to kitchen area
- Completing required documentation and reporting
- Adhering to WHS requirements including the safe storage and use of chemicals and equipment.
**Please Note: The GSO Department covers cleaning, kitchen & laundry. All GSO staff may be required to train & work in all areas as needed by the Facility.**
- Have experience working in cooking and food preparation
- Have at least 1 years' experience in a similar role
- Have completed a food handling certificate or Hospitality qualification - _**desirable but not essential**_
- A knowledge of safe food handling principles & how to create a safe working environment
- Have knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety principles
- Have strong organisational and time management skills
- Be proactive, flexible, able to show initiative and effectively work as part of a team
- Be willing to learn and commit to ongoing professional development
- Have a high-level attention to detail
- Flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Understands the need for privacy & confidentiality
- Have their own transport or live locally
- Australian Working rights
**What we offer at Buckland**:
- Salary sacrifice options available
- Employee Assistance Program
- A great working environment with a supportive team and management
- On-going learning and development opportunities
This is the opportunity you have been waiting for. We can't wait to hear from you
- Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted._
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $28.62 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How many years' experience do you have as a Kitchen Assistant
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person