Casual Kitchenhand – Byron Bay and Bangalow sites



Calling positive, fun loving and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. At Feros Care Villages, we are far from traditional in our delivery of care. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of our residents, creating a caring environment full of spontaneity, fun and laughter for everyone to enjoy. You can look forward to pets roaming the corridors and laughter escaping from the common areas after dance lessons and graffiti sessions with the residents. After all – life is too short to not have FUN.We offer our residents freshly prepared meals and snacks, all cooked on site in our commercial kitchens. We are now seeking a Kitchen Hand to join our team to assist in providing high quality, nutritious meals to our residents. This role will work across both of our Byron Bay and Bangalow facilities. About the role:Assisting chefs with the daily running of the commercial kitchenPrepare a variety of fruits, meats, vegetables for resident meals (wash, slice, dice, peel etc.)Create meals that differ in texture and consistency to meet the needs of residentsServe and present mealsCheck and record temperatures for freezers, fridges and cold storesEnsure consistency in quality, taste, presentation and nutrition at all timesClean kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floor and wallsReceive, check and store stock appropriatelySetup dining room prior to mealsBoxes you have to tick:You hold a Certificate in Food Safety 1 and/or 2 (or willingness to attend Feros Care training for this before commencing any food handling)Current unrestricted drivers licencePhysical suitability and competence: Physical fitness including (but not limited to): manual handling, carrying, standing/sitting for long periods of timeBrownie Points:Experience working within aged careRecent experience working in a commercial kitchenYou have flexible availability with the ability to work weekendsAbout Feros Care:Feros Care is a multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation offering a range of aged, disability and community care services. What we care most about is helping people live bolder lives. Better connected. More active. More fulfilling.We don’t just want our clients to live. We want them to dream. To get their feet wet and their hands dirty. To laugh, have friends, be happy. We call it growing bold and for over 30 years, we are making it real, both for older Australians and those living with disability. Apply Now!Variety is the spice of life - everyone is welcome and everyone matters at Feros Care. We are proud to be an inclusive organisation, embracing all people, regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, identity, sexual orientation or disability.Feros Care acknowledges the traditional owners of this land, the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of this Country. We also pay respects to Elders past and present, who strive to build a better and more sustainable future for future generations.When successful, you will be required to undertake a criminal records check in accordance with legislation and provide proof of your right to work in Australia. 25 AUD Australia - NSW Lismore & Far North Coast Bangalow 2479