Food Services Assistant

Are you looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment with long term employment and development opportunities?

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.

The Position:

We are currently seeking Food Services Assistants to join our team at our Tongala Memorial home in Tongala which is 20 mins from Echuca, Victoria.

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.

What you can bring to the role:

Essential:

• Previous experience in residential aged care or a similar environment.
• A relevant qualification, i.e - Food Safety and Food Handling Certificate.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• A genuine interest for working in aged care.
• Well-developed customer service skills.
• An ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
• The ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience working as a cook or chef.
• Experience in residential aged care Food Services.
• Experience in hospitality or catering.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate is required to provide a current National Police Certificate without conviction that would preclude employment in aged care.