Kitchen Hand

• Casual
• Salary: $39.95/hour + Super
• Location: Redfern, NSW
• 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 stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Every meal has the power to bring comfort, dignity and connection. As a Kitchen Hand, you will play an important role in supporting people living in our residential aged care by helping deliver nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

Working as part of a supportive catering team, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, cleaning and maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards. Your contribution will help create a positive dining experience for residents and clients while ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and in line with health and safety requirements.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assist with basic food preparation and meal plating
• Support the delivery and serving of meals to residents and clients
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment
• Follow food safety, infection control and workplace health and safety procedures
• Receive, unpack and correctly store food supplies
• Assist with stock rotation and minimise food waste
• Work collaboratively with cooks, chefs and care staff to ensure timely meal service
• Support special dietary requirements as directed
• Contribute to a welcoming and respectful environment for residents, clients and visitors

Requirements for Success

• Experience working in aged care, hospitality or community services environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude with a genuine commitment to providing quality service
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays if required
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling and kitchen duties

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits  

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference  
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) 
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 

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 [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

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 [email protected]

How to apply   

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you