Commercial Kitchen Hand

About Juniper:

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.

About the role:

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.

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.

The successful candidate must be available to work the following shifts:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9:15am-14:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation such as chopping, peeling, and portioning.
• Support chefs and kitchen staff during service.
• Ensure meals are delivered to Juniper sites promptly and efficiently.
• Operate Juniper cafes, providing friendly food and beverage service.
• Manage waste disposal and assist with receiving, unpacking, and storing deliveries.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth service and great customer experiences.

Key Requirements:

• Current driver’s license (essential)– you’ll be delivering meals to Juniper sites.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, café, restaurant, catering service, or other hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the role.
• Food Safety Handling Certificate (Level 1 or 2)
• Certificate I or II in Kitchen Operations (or equivalent)
• Barista experience desirable.
• First Aid Certificate – desirable.

What's on offer:

• Attractive remuneration $31.14 per hour, plus 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
• Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
• All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
• Health Insurance discounts

How to Apply:

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current CV.

We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply. Shortlisting will begin immediately, so don’t wait!