Food Service Assistant (Residential Aged Care, Chinese-speaking)

About Us

Sunnycare (https://sunnycare.com.au) is one of Queensland’s largest aged care and NDIS providers, delivering both residential and in-home care services.

Our multicultural team is dedicated to bringing sunshine to the lives of our clients through personalised care that promotes independence, dignity and community connection.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Hand, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the kitchen team with daily food preparation, basic cooking support, and post-meal cleaning.
• Helping prepare meals that meet residents’ dietary requirements and cultural preferences.
• Maintaining cleanliness and ensuring the kitchen, food storage areas, and dining areas comply with hygiene and food safety standards.
• Adapting to changing operational needs during emergencies, such as infectious disease outbreaks or lockdowns, to ensure the continuity and safety of meal services.
• Assisting with food preparation for residents’ birthdays and various cultural celebrations.
• Working closely with the Catering Manager and kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Arriving on time according to the roster and following all food safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Communicating effectively with team members, reporting any issues promptly, and contributing to continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is essential.
• A patient, detail-oriented, and service-focused attitude.
• A strong sense of responsibility and a willingness to learn.
• Good teamwork skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work approximately 15–20 hours per week initially, including two weekdays and one weekend day, with opportunities for additional hours in the future.
• Availability to work during holiday periods.
• Availability to work over Christmas and Chinese New Year, with no plans to travel overseas during these periods.
• A genuine interest in securing long-term, stable employment.

Essential Qualifications

• A valid Food Safety Certificate is required.
• A current First Aid and CPR certificate will be highly regarded.

Work Environment

• Indoor kitchen working environment.
• Requires prolonged standing and occasional lifting and carrying of items.
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays may be required.

What We Offer

• A friendly and multicultural working environment.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• The opportunity for high-performing candidates to transition to a permanent part-time position after approximately three months, subject to performance and operational requirements.

Why Choose Sunnycare?

Sunnycare is an established aged care provider and NDIS service provider, delivering residential aged care and home care services.

By joining Sunnycare, you will enjoy:

• Modern facilities and a well-equipped working environment.
• Exciting opportunities as our new Stage 2 aged care facility opens.
• Competitive remuneration within the industry.
• A supportive team culture that genuinely values our employees and cares for our residents.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

For enquiries, please contact Jacob: Email: resume@sunnycare.com.au. SMS: 0450 570 518.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to provide quality care and services to our residents!