Job Description

A well-established residential aged care home in Newcastle is seeking a caring and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join its friendly hospitality team.

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This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a team, takes pride in maintaining high food safety standards and understands the significant role that great meals play in the wellbeing of older people.

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If you are dependable, organised and enjoy helping others, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while building a long-term career in the aged care sector.

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About the Role

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As part of the hospitality team, you will assist with the preparation, plating and serving of nutritious meals while ensuring the kitchen remains clean, safe and compliant with food safety standards.

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Working alongside experienced cooks and kitchen staff, you will support meal service, food preparation, cleaning duties and stock management in a welcoming residential aged care environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Assist with preparing and plating meals for residents
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- Serve meals and refreshments in accordance with dietary requirements
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- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
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- Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
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- Support stock rotation and food storage procedures
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- Follow food safety and infection control practices at all times
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- Work collaboratively with the kitchen and care teams to provide an enjoyable dining experience
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- Help create a welcoming mealtime environment for residents
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A well-established residential aged care home in Newcastle is seeking a caring and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join its friendly hospitality team.

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This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a team, takes pride in maintaining high food safety standards and understands the important role that great meals play in the wellbeing of older people.

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If you are dependable, organised and enjoy helping others,



this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while building a long-term career in the aged care sector.

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About the Role

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As part of the hospitality team, you will assist with the preparation, plating and serving of nutritious meals while ensuring the kitchen remains clean, safe and compliant with food safety standards.

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Working alongside experienced cooks and kitchen staff, you will support meal service, food preparation, cleaning duties and stock management in a welcoming residential aged care environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Assist with preparing and plating meals for residents
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- Serve meals and refreshments in accordance with dietary requirements
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- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
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- Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
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- Support stock rotation and food storage procedures
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- Follow food safety and infection control practices at all times
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- Work collaboratively with the kitchen and care teams to provide an enjoyable dining experience
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- Help create a welcoming mealtime environment for residents
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About You

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You are a reliable, hardworking and compassionate individual who enjoys supporting older people through quality food service.

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You will also bring:

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- Previous experience in a kitchen, hospitality, catering or food service role
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- Experience working within aged care, healthcare, hospitality or a commercial kitchen
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- Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
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- Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
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- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends if required
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- A genuine commitment to providing excellent service to older Australians
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What's on Offer

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- Join a supportive and welcoming aged care provider
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- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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- Stable permanent employment within a growing sector
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- Meaningful work that positively impacts residents every day
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- Employee wellbeing and benefits program
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- Salary packaging available to increase your take-home pay
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📌 Kitchen assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 E4 People
📍 New South Wales