Kitchen Hand position at BaptistCare Moonya - Manjimup, Gateway to the Southern Forest region of Western Australia

• Permanent Part Time role - 30 hours per fortnight 
• Mixture of AM and PM shifts with some split shifts required on certain days
• Be part of a team delivering exceptional service and food to our beloved residents 

About your new role at BaptistCare Moonya, Manjimup

At BaptistCare Moonya, your role as a kitchen hand goes beyond food preparation. You’re contributing to the well-being of elderly residents by providing them with nutritious and delicious meals. Your work supports their health and happiness, making each day rewarding.

The purpose of the Kitchen Hand is to provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service and products to our valued customers. The Kitchen Hand is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high-quality products whilst adhering to the policies and procedures of the Aurum Catering Team who look after the kitchens at all BaptistCare sites.

Duties:

• Deliver consistent high-quality customer service to both internal and external customers to the prescribe service standards.
• Prepare food and beverage products to the prescribed standard operating procedures/ duty statement.
• Complete cleaning tasks as prescribed by the standard operating procedures/ duty statement or as directed by the Chef on duty.
• Advise Chef on duty of any catering-related issues and needs where required.
• Complete any operational cleaning requirements as required or directed by the Chef on duty.
• Attend team meetings as required.

About You:

• The ability to align to our Values 
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a high-performing team
• A passion for delivering great service and a fantastic eye for detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• A good understanding of HACCP/food safety programs
• Cert III in Cookery or Hospitality (Desirable but not essential) 
• Capacity to lift up to 20kg
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical
• Ability to pass a National Police Check

Previous experience working in customer service, hospitality, or within a commercial kitchen is highly desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.