Food Services Assistant

Baptcare Heritage Manor Community - Morwell

Casual Positions

Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team

Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging with up to $18,550k pa tax-free

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.

Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Food Services Assistant/Care Companion who is interested in a Food Assistant role at our Heritage Manor Community located in Morwell, VIC.

The role of a Food Services Assistant/Care Companion is to provide the residents, families, and staff with assistance in the delivery of meals across the residence and support for the home in line with service standards and the Food Safety Program guidelines.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Delivery of meals across dining areas within a residence.

Ability to work with other catering staff and assist with the preparation of basic food stuff if required or directed by supervisor.

Provide support for function planning and delivery.

Ensure all catering facilities food safety program schedule is adhered to.

Assist customers with service delivery in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Ensuring all staff in catering department maintain safe food handling practices and compliance.

Model and demonstrate extensive knowledge of Baptcare’s Mission, Vision and We Care Values.

About You

A warm, compassionate, and reliable team member

Ability to listen and understand our client's needs and requirements

Availability in work over 7-day roster.

Relevant Industry Training - Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate

Previous experience working in an aged care or industry Catering team

Knowledge of Food Safely and HACCP compliance

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Work close to home.

Work with a supportive and dynamic team.

Access to tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.

Flexible hours to accommodate a work-life balance.

Career and development opportunities.

Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference in the lives of our vulnerable community members.

**How to apply**:
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Must have 2 doses of Covid Vaccination

A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.