Job Description
About Juniper:
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At Juniper, we are committed to providing quality care, housing, and support services for older Australians. As one of Western Australia's leading aged care providers, we deliver a range of services including residential care, home and community care, retirement living, and more. We pride ourselves on a culture of compassion, respect, and excellence, where every employee plays a key role in enhancing the lives of the people we support.
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About the role:
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At Juniper, we believe in more than just serving meals we create nourishing, welcoming dining experiences for our residents and customers. Our Rowethorpe Catering facility in Bentley is seeking a dedicated and reliable Commercial Kitchenhand to help keep our kitchen operations running smoothly.
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This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy, team-focused environment, takes pride in cleanliness and food safety, and enjoys supporting chefs and kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals.
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The successful applicant must be available to commit to the below shifts weekly:
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Tuesday and Saturday: 9:15am- 2:30pm
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Key Responsibilities
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- Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
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- Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
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- Assist with basic food preparation such as chopping, peeling, and portioning.
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- Support chefs and kitchen staff during service.
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- Ensure meals are delivered to Juniper sites promptly and efficiently.
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- Operate Juniper cafes, providing friendly food and beverage service.
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- Manage waste disposal and assist with receiving, unpacking, and storing deliveries.
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- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
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- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth service and great customer experiences.
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Key Requirements:
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- Current driver's license – you'll be delivering meals to Juniper sites.
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- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, café, restaurant, catering service, or other hospitality environment.
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- Barista trained.
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- Knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene practices.
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- Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced workplace.
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- Physical ability to meet the demands of the role.
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- Food Safety Handling Certificate (Level 1 or 2)
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- Certificate I or II in Kitchen Operations (or equivalent)
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- First Aid Certificate – desirable.
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What's on offer:
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- Attractive remuneration $32.07 per hour, plus 12% superannuation
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- Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
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- Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
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- All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
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- Health Insurance discounts
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We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply.
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📌 Commercial Kitchen Hand (Perth)
🏢 Juniper
📍 Perth