Food Services Assistant

Full Time - join our passionate, profession team, The Ormsby
- Buderim, work within your local area and enjoy Work Life Balance
- Not-for -Profit tax benefits, more $ in your pocket

From the moment you enter The Ormsby Facility, we aim to create a warm, welcoming and caring work environment.
- We are a friendly and compassionate team ensuring that you feel valued and appreciated.
- We fully recognise that the work you perform each day makes a real difference to the lives of our residents their families and staff.
- Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $15,900 plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year available

**The Company**

McKenzie Aged Care Group has been operating in Australia for over 20 years. We have been renowned for providing quality aged care across our 17 homes in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We have now joined the Bolton Clarke Group,** **one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

We are committed to enriching the lives of people by providing care with compassion, respect and integrity to promote the health, independence and social interaction of seniors. With registered nurses and care staff at our homes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we ensure that care is being delivered at the highest standard at all times to every resident.

**The Location**

The Ormsby, a 136 bed residential aged care facility located in the beautiful Buderim. The Ormsby is close to shops, banks, schools and medical services, while still being a part of the welcoming, friendly Buderim village and only 15 minutes from the Sunshine Coast’s fabulous beaches.

**The Job**

You will be part of a team dedicated to our residents, contributing to a model of care that goes above and beyond every day. You will be making a difference in people’s lives, building fabulous relationships with our residents and their families.
- Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals.
- Cleaning the food preparation and consumption areas, cooking equipment and utensils.
- Cater for special occasions such as birthdays, cultural and religious occasions, meetings and events.
- Assist in maintaining the dining and adjacent rooms in a clean and hazard free condition.

**You bring**: at least 6-months experience in a commercial kitchen, a real commitment to working safely, fabulous team work skills, basic computer skills and a passion for making a difference.

**We’ll bring**: ongoing training, support and professional development, career progression opportunities, a flexible workplace, a wonderful family orientated team, great communication, and most important - our heartfelt thanks for your contribution. With access to flexible working hours. Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $15,900 plus additional $2600 in entertainment per year available

If this role is calling your name, then we'd love to hear from you.
At McKenzie, it all starts with People

**Important: All aged care employees must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 in order to enter an aged care facility. All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of both vaccinations prior to commencing with McKenzie Aged Care.**
- Rates are example rates from the MACG Agreement which are based on skills and experience