Food Services Assistant
Respect, Australia
Job Description
Join our vibrant team! We're seeking skilled Food Services Assistants to bring their passion and expertise to Baw Baw Views in Moe, Victoria. Revel in the benefits of a part-time or casual role and contribute to a meaningful impact each day.
The Organisation:
Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose driven aged care provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.
The Role:
Under the direction of the Chef/Cook, the Food Services Assistant is responsible to contribute to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Food Safety Program (FSP); and the provision of a variety of quality food and beverages to meet the resident’s individual needs and preferences.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to menu planning to meet the resident’s needs and preferences.
- Preparation, serving, presentation and delivery of food and refreshments in accordance with the FSP.
- General cleaning in accordance with the FSP.
- Assist with the monitoring and recording requirements of the FSP. Examples include recording temperatures and receipting goods.
- Ensures the friendly and timely delivery of meals and refreshments to all residents.
- Participates in the ongoing quality review of the FSP.
- Report any concerns/difficulties experienced with care recipients in relation to food and beverages to the Registered Nurse In Charge.
- Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.
Requirements
Essential:
- Food Handling Course.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Experience in residential aged care food services.
- Experience in hospitality or catering.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive salary and conditions of employment.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit charitable salary packaging.
- The satisfaction of contributing to the betterment of aged care services
- Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities