Support Worker

Support Worker - Catering & Laundry - Casual Position

Be among the first 25 applicants. Location: Bruce, ACT, Australia, 2617. Closing on: Sep

About The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the Chef / Chef Manager and peers in delivering a high quality catering service within the home. The Support Worker – Laundry will support the delivery of a safe and clean laundry service for residents in alignment with appropriate standards.

Catering

• Ensuring the catering service is adhering to all regulatory and compliance requirements
• Completing all appropriate food safety record forms as per legislation requirements
• Ensuring that all duties are worked in accordance with the Food Safety Program at all times
• Wearing uniforms, appropriate protective clothing and footwear whilst in the workplace
• Following strategies in the Food Safety Plan to prevent cross contamination
• Preparing daily meals including beverages for residents that meet the special dietary requirements as instructed by the Chef Manager or Chef/Cook

Laundry

• Ensure environmental service standards are met and maintained, and the residents living environment is safe and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness
• Collect, sort, wash, dry, sort and distribute clothing and linen as per laundry instructions
• Ensure adequate stocks of clean linen, towels and laundry skip bags are available in the designated storage areas in the home
• For further information please see attached Position Description

What you bring

• Follow Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate (Health Care Competencies)
• Experience in a similar role in residential care, health care or hospitality sectors
• Knowledge and experience in safe food handling
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• Knowledge and experience in safe chemical handling (desirable)
• Commercial laundry experience (desirable)
• Experience in Aged Care (desirable)

At Calvary, our staff matter. Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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