AddressWe are currently seeking a permanent part time Kitchen Assistant to work in residential aged care in Torquay. Various shifts available including morning, afternoon etc. Mon-Sunday shifts available. Weekend work available.
*Competitive Wages and penalties apply*
The role:
- Assist in preparation of high quality food and meals
- Meet the needs of all consumers by ensuring dietary requirements are met
- Liaise with care staff and nursing staff about specific dietary requirements including modified diets.
- Provide meal plans, update menus in conjunction with a dietician
- Demonstrate customer service, be efficient in communication with consumers and relatives
- Provide consumers with choice
- Monitor and complete ordering of food supplies
A successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience working in a similar role in an Aged Care environment
- A passion for working in Aged Care
- A strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Work well within a team environment to serve healthy and delicious food
- Attention to detail
Essential requirements:
- Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or higher, current Food Safety Supervisor Training (Health & Community) - HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005 and HLTFSE007
- A certified Food Handling certificate (HLTFSE001) is essential for this role.
- Experience working in an Aged Care environment would be well regarded
- Police Check (Aged care/Vulnerable People specific)before commencement of role
- Current flu and COVID-19 vaccination
If you meet the above criteria please email your application to *******@ocgroup.com.au
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 20 May 2024
