Food Services Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly? Do you have a knack for providing exceptional service with a warm smile? If so, we invite you to join our compassionate team as a Food Service Assistant/Cleaner/Housekeeping staff in our esteemed aged care facility.

**About Us**:

- Close to all amenities, transport and set adjacent to the picturesque and historic Elizabeth Farm, Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park is an 85 bedded healthy ageing facility.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in food preparation and serving meals to residents in accordance with dietary requirements and preferences.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Perform general cleaning duties throughout the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and bathrooms.
- Adhere to infection control protocols to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents and staff.
- Provide friendly and attentive service to residents, addressing their needs with empathy and professionalism.
- Collaborate effectively with other team members to ensure smooth operations and a positive atmosphere.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in food service or hospitality preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate attitude towards elderly residents and a desire to enhance their quality of life.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Salary packaging benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Supportive work environment with a dedicated team of professionals.
- Comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.

**About Us**:

- Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
- Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

**What We Offer**:

- Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable

**What You Will Need**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

Ms Melissa Quinn