At Sundale, our mission is to provide a caring and welcoming environment that enhances the lives of our consumers. We believe in fostering a supportive team that works together to deliver top-notch services. We are seeking dedicated individuals to become a Kitchen Assistant to help us maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our care recipients.
Why Sundale? At Sundale, we live by our values:
Care about people always Create a warm and welcoming environment Curiosity to always strive to be better Maintain connection with the community Make choices for the greater good Health, safety, and wellbeing first As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Kitchen Team Leader, Cook, and Site Manager in delivering a high-quality catering service to our residents. You'll assist with food preparation and kitchen hygiene, ensuring our consumers enjoy nutritious and well-presented meals.
Key Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and beverages. Ensure kitchen equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized. Maintain food safety standards by labelling food items and managing stock rotation. Operate dishwashers and maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas. Contribute to compliance with Sundale's Food Safety Program and aged care standards. Help ensure meals meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Provide input to support cost-effective catering service delivery. Familiarity with infection control and safety procedures. What We're Looking For: Commitment to Service Delivery: This role requires individuals with a passion for providing high-quality services in the aged care environment. Team Player: Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, creating positive relationships with team members and care recipients. Positive Attitude: A proactive approach to managing daily tasks and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Sundale Benefits Above-Award wage rates. Access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program for all team members. $15,900 per year tax free. 12% Superannuation Employee Benefits at major retailers. Save money on your weekly groceries. 5 weeks of Annual Leave per annum, for permanent team members Professional development opportunities Uniforms provided Essential Requirements Police Check Pre-employment medical assessment Understanding of food safety regulations and stock management. Commitment to aged care quality standards and policies. Prior experience in a similar role in an aged care setting is highly desirable. Join Us in Making a Difference! If you have a passion for caring and are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents, we invite you to apply. Become a part of the Sundale family, where you can make a real difference and help our seniors live a life worth living.
Apply Today! For more information about this exciting opportunity, visit our website or contact us directly. We look forward to welcoming you to the Sundale family.
As part of the Sunshine Coast community since 1963, Sundale has a strong foundation and history that makes us proud. At Sundale, we are thrilled to support the local community and we strive to make a difference in people's lives every day. We empower our residents and care recipients so they can live the life they choose, within a caring and supportive community.
We are on an exciting journey focused on a new, modern future that will cater for the evolving needs of the community for decades to come.
For more information, please visit https://www.sundale.org.au/