Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant (JR Sunshine Coast, Australia

About the role :

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As a Food Services Assistant, you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of our Maroochydore facility. You will learn new skills as you connect and build quality relationships with individuals enhancing everyone's quality of life. Bring your skills to an Aged Care setting where you can grow and learn and enjoy your work life balance.

At St Vincent's Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.

We are seeking people who are passionate about providing care that is sensitive to resident's individualised needs, preferences and choices and are committed to building strong, meaningful connections with residents.

What's on your resume is important, but what's in your heart matters more.

Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.

Things that work for you :

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• No late night finishes freeing up more quality time for you
• A variety of shifts, AM and PM giving you flexibility in your everyday life
• Serving our lovely residents who look forward to mealtime each and every day
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Things that work for us :

• Ability work on a permanent part time basis
• Previous experience in a similar role assisting in the preparation and serving of meals is a bonus for us however hospitality and fast-food experience is also welcome
• Assisting with food service duties including setting tables, cleaning dishes and cleaning
• Genuine and professional customer service skills, team player and well presented
• An ability to provide a catering and kitchen service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation
• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene standards
• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.

St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http : / / / about-us / reconciliation

No agencies please.

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