Culinary Assistant

2 days ago


Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia Uniting AgeWell Full time
About Uniting AgeWell

Uniting AgeWell is a not-for-profit organisation that provides high-quality services and care to older people in Victoria and Tasmania. Our focus is on supporting individuals to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice, and independence in their lives.

We have a strong commitment to our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion, which underpin our BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust.

Salary and Benefits

As a Culinary Assistant at Uniting AgeWell, you can expect an above award hourly rate, with opportunities for salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually. You will also receive annual leave loading, comprehensive employee assistance programs, and enhanced parental leave options.

In addition, we offer career pathways, education, and training opportunities to support your professional growth and development.

Job Description

The Culinary Assistant will provide food service delivery at Uniting AgeWell Sandy Bay, working in accordance with the current planned menu and requirements of the Food Safety Program. This role involves serving residents meals in dining hall services and trolley service to rooms, washing dishes, making sandwiches, and providing cups of tea or coffee to residents and their visitors.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, maintaining daily and periodic cleaning schedules for food preparation and food service areas. Your feedback regarding residents' likes and dislikes will help inform menu planning, and you will escalate any observations or concerns regarding residents' conditions.

This role requires promoting and participating in quality activities, providing outstanding customer service, and maintaining friendly, supportive, and professional relationships with residents, their relatives, and friends.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience and expertise working in food service, preferably in a health, hotel, or aged care setting.
  • Casual opportunity working 7am-7pm with availability to work at least 1-3 shifts a fortnight.
  • Ability to work at a fast pace as part of a team.
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to provide a high standard of service.
  • Initiative and ability to work without supervision.
Benefits of Working with Uniting AgeWell

We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

  • Above award hourly rate.
  • Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually.
  • Annual leave loading.
  • Comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
  • Enhanced parental leave options.
  • Career pathways, education, and training opportunities.
  • Not-for-profit, values-based organisation.


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