Food Service Assistant- Norwood

**General information**:

- Position number
- 50500702
- Posted date
- 17-Feb-2025
- Closed date
- 18-Feb-2025
- Business unit
- Residential Aged Care
- Division
- Southern Operations
- Office location
- Norwood

**Description and requirements**:
The Food Services Assistant (FSA) is vital in providing efficient, high-quality catering support services within our Home. The FSA is dedicated and passionate about supporting our clinical and care teams in delivering nutritious meals and refreshments to residents while ensuring the highest food safety and hygiene standards.

The FSA works with the clinical and care services team to create a positive dining experience for residents, promoting their health and well-being.

**Why work for us?**
- Enjoy a flexible working environment to balance your life and wellbeing. Full-time, part-time or flexible working hours across all days and shifts to suit you.
- Competitive hourly rates, paid overtime and weekend penalties, with the ability to purchase annual leave / take unpaid leave.
- Strong professional and clinical development programs provide you with opportunities to progress your career.
- Opportunities to relocate to any of our Homes or regions across Australia.
- Discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more through Maxxia Rewards and My Brands.
- Discounts on selected health insurance and access to wellbeing services.
- Reward and recognition programs including our Annual National Care Awards.
- Employee wellness platforms include the Employee Wellbeing Program, which provides counseling, financial advice and personal support.
- Employee Referral Program - Refer a friend and be rewarded.

**How you’ll support**
- Setting up each servery and dining area ready for each meal period in line with Regis standards.
- Setting up trolleys for tea breaks and supper.
- Washing dishes and cleaning according to the Food Safety Program.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of areas where food is prepared and served.
- Assist with meal preparation when required.
- Monitor and record requirements of the Food Safety Plan, such as temperatures, cleaning schedules, receipt of goods, etc.

**What you will bring**
- Previous experience in providing catering assistance or hospitality in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Food Standards and Food Safety.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and accurately and to communicate effectively.
- Work as a team member, able to prioritise and adapt to various ways of supporting residents.
- Digital literacy.

**About Regis**

Regis offers a diverse range of care options including residential aged care, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite. Regis is one of the largest providers of aged care in Australia and cares for more than 7,000 residents and clients each year.

**Our Culture**

To deliver on our purpose, we foster collaborative teams where everyone’s contribution is valued and our community of support is truly exceptional. With national, regional and local support, you'll be part of a team that truly cares. At Regis be inspired, be supported and be developed with progressive carer pathways.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and individuals from all backgrounds, including those caring for and living with a disability.

**Ready to apply?**

If our approach to caring and this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.