Food Services Assistant

Do you have a genuine passion for enriching the lives of others? We're on the lookout for dedicated individuals to become integral members of our team as Food Service Assistants at Coroneagh Park in Penguin. This role offers excellent opportunities for part-time and casual positions, primarily covering afternoon and evening shifts, concluding at 7pm.
Who we are:Respect is a rapidly expanding, not-for-profit organisation with a progressive and purpose-driven approach to aged care and retirement living. We have a presence in Tasmania, New South Wales, and Victoria. Respect is renowned for the exceptional care we offer to our residents and the supportive, respectful work environment we provide for our staff.
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.

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.

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.

We offer:

• 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.