Food Services Assistant

**_We are excited to announce that we are currently hiring permanent part-time Food Services Assistants, with immediate start opportunities available across various shifts. We have four shift lines in our roster that we are looking to fill. To be considered for this role, we kindly ask that you are able to commit to all shifts in one of the following lines: Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, or Line 4. Please note that these shift lines are fixed and non-negotiable. If you are unable to commit to all shifts in one of these lines, or can only commit to part of the shifts, we respectfully ask that you refrain from applying. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hearing from those who meet the requirements._**

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Line 1: Week 1_**
Tuesday 1500-1900
Wednesday 1500-1900
Thursday 1500-1900 (Potwash)
Friday 1500-1900 (Potwash)
Saturday 1500-1900 (Potwash)

**_ Week 2:_**
Tuesday 0630-1430 (Potwash)
Wednesday 1500-1900
Thursday 1500-1900
Friday 1500-1900 (Potwash)
Saturday 1500-1900
**Total: 44 hours for line 1**

**Line 2**:_Week 1_**
Tuesday 1500-1900
Wednesday 1500-1900
Thursday 1500-1900

**_ Week 2_**
Monday 1500-1900
Tuesday 1500-1900
Wednesday 1500-1900
Thursday 1500-1900
**_Total: 28 hours for line 2_**

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Line 3: Week 1_**
Wednesday 1500-1900
Thursday 1500-1900
Friday 1500-1900
Saturday 0800-1300

**_ Week 2_**
Tuesday 1500-1900
Wednesday 1500-1900
Thursday 1500-1900
Friday 1500-1900
Saturday 1500-1900
Sunday 1500-1900
**Total: 45 hours for line 3**

**Line 4: Week 1**
Monday 1500-1900
Thursday 1500-1900
Friday 1500-1900
Saturday 1500-1900
Sunday 1500-1900

**_ Week 2_**
Monday 1500-1900
Wednesday 1500-1900
Thursday 1500-1900
Saturday 1500-1900
Sunday 1500-1900
**Total: 40 hours for line 4**

**About us**:As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is**:_Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. _**Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

**About the Role**:Under the direction of the Chef/Cook, the Food Services Assistant is responsible to contribute to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Food Safety Program (FSP); and the provision of a variety of quality food and beverages to meet the resident’s individual needs and preferences.

**Key Duties**:

- Contribute to menu planning to meet the resident’s needs and preferences.
- Preparation, serving, presentation and delivery of food and refreshments in accordance with the FSP.
- General cleaning in accordance with the FSP.
- Assist with the monitoring and recording requirements of the FSP. Examples include recording temperatures and receipting goods.
- Ensures the friendly and timely delivery of meals and refreshments to all residents.
- Report any concerns/difficulties experienced with care recipients in relation to food and beverages to the Registered Nurse In Charge

**Requirements**:
**Essential**:

- Food Handling Course.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Experience in residential aged care food services.
- MUST be available to work 1 out of the 4 set lines on offer.

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary and entitlements.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

**Our purpose**:_To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging._