Kitchen Hand

Job No: JPR1927
Location: Bentley

About Us:

Juniper is a leading provider of aged care services in Western Australia, committed to enhancing the lives of older Australians. Our dedicated team works passionately to provide high-quality care and support to our residents and clients. Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors. 

Your Role:

Juniper Aged Care is actively seeking detail-oriented and experienced Kitchen Hand to join our dedicated team at Rowethorpe Catering Centre in Bentley on a part time basis. The primary purpose of this role is to provide assistance in the kitchen, preparing food, and keeping the kitchen area clean and compliant with food safety requirements, while also taking on the responsibilities of a skilled barista, crafting and serving a variety of coffee and espresso beverages to meet the customers' preferences with precision and ensuring a delightful cafe experience.

The responsibilities associated with this position may vary depending on the operational needs of the facility. This could include tasks such as aiding in meal delivery to other Juniper sites, working in roles like Sandwich Hand/Salad Section, and providing coverage for sick leave or other absences. On offer for a successful candidate is 35 hours fortnightly. 

Key Responsibilities of this role:

  • Preparing and presenting breakfast, serving lunch and dinner, and expertly crafting a variety of coffee and espresso beverages as a skilled barista, while ensuring efficient cafe operations.
  • Provide kitchen hand services at our facility that include; preparation of food, modifying food texture, apportioning food accurately, serving food to residents, and maintaining a welcoming cafe atmosphere.
  • Managing cafe operations, including customer orders, cash handling, and inventory control, in addition to kitchen and barista duties.
  • When necessary, assist in delivering all meals to other Juniper Bentley sites. 
  • Cleaning of cooking areas and equipment to a high standard while also maintaining the coffee preparation station and cafe seating areas.
  • Application of safe food handling practices in both kitchen and barista duties, along with adhering to Juniper's policies and procedures relating to Occupational Safety and Health.

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:

  • Must hold a valid WA driver's license
  • Must have valid work rights in Australia
  • Experience in a commercial cooking environment or aged care catering
  • Certificate 3 in Hospitality and/or Barista Qualification highly desirable
  • Safe food handling practice and hygiene standards, including expertise in maintaining cleanliness and safety in a barista station and cafe environment.
  • Demonstrating good written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with residents, customers, and team members.
  • Knowledge of relevant chemicals and safe handling practices and procedures for both cooking, coffee preparation, and cafe operations.
  • Must have excellent organisational and time management skills to efficiently handle kitchen, barista, and cafe responsibilities, ensuring a seamless customer experience.

Why Join Us:

  • Hourly rate: $28.62 plus 11% super
  • Access to salary packaging options up to $18,550 per annum
  • Free on-site parking
  • Juniperks: an online platform for peer recognition, wellness, retail discounts.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment

Apply Now:

We will commence shortlisting prior to advertised closing date, so please apply without delay! We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Juniper Rowethorpe Catering Services. 

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About Us

Juniper is a leading provider of care, accommodation and support services for older Western Australians. We are a values driven, community benefit organisation that excels in social enterprise for the betterment of all people. Since welcoming our first residents in 1949 we have grown to employ 1,835 staff and 205 volunteers, and support 3,192 Western Australians in our retirement villages, home care programs and residential aged care services. Our response to increasing need encompasses a strong presence throughout metropolitan Perth and in the Great Southern, Kimberley, Mid-West, and Wheatbelt regions giving us one of the largest care footprints in the nation.