Overview
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.
Currently we are seeking highly motivated Kitchen Assistants to join our team on a casual basis. We have both morning and afternoon shifts available. Our ideal candidate will be available to work any day of the week.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- Have experience working in cooking and food preparation
- Have at least 1 year's 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
- Adaptable 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
- 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!
To learn more about working at Buckland Aged Care please visit our website:
In order to be considered for employment, candidates are required to provide an NDIS workers clearance.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Application questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Kitchen Assistant?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
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📌 Kitchen Assistants
🏢 Buckland Aged Care Services
📍 Springwood