Food Services Assistant

Food Services Assistant page is loaded## Food Services Assistantremote type: Onsitelocations: Mercy Place East Melbournetime type: Casualposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 29, 2025 (5 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-4597**Employment Type:** Casual**Hours:** Morning, Afternoon shifts**Location:** Mercy Place East Melbourne**Upload with Application:** Resume, cover letter, NDIS clearance check and all relevant qualifications**Contact:** Annie Chiu (Lchiu@mercy.com.au)**Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.****Where there’s care, there’s You.**For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.**At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.****To do that, we need you.****Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.****About the opportunity**At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Food Service Assistant, you’ll create cherished moments each day.* Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, ensuring that dietary needs and preferences are met.* Adhere to food safety regulations, ensuring cleanliness and proper food handling practices in kitchen and dining areas.* Help residents who require assistance with eating, offering support as necessary to ensure their comfort.* Observe and record the food and fluid intake of residents, reporting any concerns to nursing staff.**What you’ll bring**You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.To thrive in this role, you will have:* Experience in a food service role, preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting, is highly desirable* A valid food safety handling certificate* A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.* The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.* Knowledge of common dietary restrictions (e.g., gluten-free, diabetic, low-sodium) and how to accommodate these when preparing meals.You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:* Working right in Australia* NDIS ClearanceJoin us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.**Apply now**Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.*We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.**We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.**The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.*The Mercy Health Team is growing, and we warmly welcome the opportunity for you to become a valued member of our team. We invite you to search our current job openings and submit your application for those that align with your qualifications and aspirations. Rest assured, we are committed to keeping you informed about your application progress and any exciting new career opportunities that may pique your interest. We appreciate your keen interest in becoming a part of Mercy Health, and we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard.
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