Are you interested in engaging work within a supportive environment, with prospects for long-term employment and personal development?
We are currently seeking Food Services Assistants to join our team at our Cohuna Village home in Cohuna, Victoria on a fulltime.
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.
Requirements
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience in residential aged care or a similar environment.
- A relevant qualification, i.e Food Safety and Food Handling Certificate.
- 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
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.
- Ensure 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.
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 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.