Casual Food Services Assistant

We are currently seeking an experienced Food Services Assistant to join our team on a casual basis. The position is based at our Mitchell House aged care home in Morwell, Victoria.

The Position:
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.

The Organisation:Respect 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.
Key Duties:

• 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.

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.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.