AddressAbout Us
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Strathdon
- Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
- Above award hourly rates
- Weekend hourly penalty rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual Leave loading
- Career pathways, education and training opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role:
We are looking for motivated Food Services Assistant to join our Hotel Services team at our Strathdon facility on a Permanent part time basis.
You will provide our residents with memorable dining experiences that enhance their daily lives. Organised and keen to serve, you appreciate and respond to resident needs by listening and communicating, escalating any concerns as needed, all whilst ensuring resident privacy and dignity is always maintained.
The role involves:
- Preparation, presentation and delivery of food and beverages in accordance with the Food Safety Program
- Adhering to and assisting with general Food Safety compliance activities
- Contribute to menu planning to meet resident's individual needs and preferences
We currently have the below vacancies:
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3:30 -7:30pm
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 3:30pm -7:30pm
- Thursday + Friday, Week One + Thur, Fri, Sat Week Two, 7am -3pm
Only applicants with the above availability will be considered
About you:
You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, to support them to live life to their potential.
This is the place for you if you
- Completion of a Basic Food Handlers Certificate (Desirable)
- An understanding of resident’s rights, OH&S and the Food Safety Act
- Experience in Food Services in Aged Care / Health (Desirable)
- Are known for your caring and compassionate nature
- Have the initiative and ability to work without supervision
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
- Committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care
- A current Working With Children’s Check, NDIS Check, flu and 3 covid-19 vaccinations
- Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
- Are willing to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church
Make a positive difference in your community and apply now! For a conversation about your suitability for the role, please email ***********@unitingagewell.org.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
