Assistant Cook – Seniors Centre (Mandurah)

Position No: 049/2026 Work Type: Permanent
- Part Time, Permanent
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Part Time
- 1 x Part-Time | Permanent (30 hours per fortnight)
- 1 x Part time | Temporary Contract (30 hours per fortnight) for a period of six (6) months from start date with possible extension or permanency
- Level Two | Salary: $64,384 to $72,452 pro rata per annum, plus superannuation
- Vacancy 049/2026 The opportunity Our Seniors Centre is looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to fill the positions of Assistant Cook (1 x permanent part time and 1 x temporary part time contract). These roles are challenging and rewarding, and innovation will be encouraged, as the team provides a high-level food and catering service to seniors and other clients of the Centre. Responsibilities
- Assisting the Centre Chef and other kitchen staff with the preparation, storage and distribution of food.
- Achieving a high standard of customer service.
- Ensuring corporate responsibilities are adhered to.
- Ensuring work health and safety requirements are observed and adhered to. Qualifications
- Experience in the hospitality industry.
- Food Safety Certificate I (SITXFSA005) or ability to obtain.
- Cooking and food preparation skills.
- Knowledge of commercial cookery equipment (Commercial Cookery qualifications are highly desirable).
- The ability to follow directions from the Centre Chef.
- The ability to work safely in a kitchen environment.
- Good personal hygiene.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The ability to enjoy practical, hands-on work.
- A strong commitment to customer service and community engagement. Our commitment We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons, this is available upon request. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers. Salary and benefits The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12‑month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, a drug and alcohol test is required. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r3z0p