• Casual
• Location: Orange, NSW 2800
• Salary: $37.3/hour + Super
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
  Life at Mission Australia
  When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.
  Your Opportunity
  Mission Australia helps vulnerable older Australians age with dignity. Our residential aged care facilities provide essential care and support to vulnerable older people in our communities who are at risk of homelessness.
  We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Hand to join our team in providing high-quality meal services for residents in our aged care facility. In this role, you will assist in food preparation, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and support the smooth running of daily meal services.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Maintain a high level of safety and hygiene in the kitchen area
• Assist in provision of balanced menus for clients and staff
• Ensure adequate food stock and rotation of stored food
• Receive food deliveries and ensure prompt and correct storage
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with the Vulnerable Persons Food Safety Program
• Ensure the security of the kitchen area, the food serving trolley, utensils and keys

Requirements for Success

• Experience working in aged care would be an advantage
• Experience in a food handling role – preferred
• Experience in cooking/catering- advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and food safety
• Relevant certificate in Food Safety
• Yearly Flu and Covid two dose plus booster vaccination is mandatory

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, referee checks and work right checks.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
• Free external, confidential counselling
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au
We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at
deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

• Maintain a high level of safety and hygiene in the kitchen area
• Assist in provision of balanced menus for clients and staff
• Ensure adequate food stock and rotation of stored food
• Receive food deliveries and ensure prompt and correct storage
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with the Vulnerable Persons Food Safety Program
• Ensure the security of the kitchen area, the food serving trolley, utensils and key