Food Services Assistant

5 days ago

North Shore, Australia Arcare Aged Care Full time

**Arcare Townsville - Food Services Assistant**
- Job stability with meaningful and deeply rewarding work
- Promotes and Supports a Healthy Work-Life Balance
- Opportunities for Professional Development and Career Progression

**About Arcare**

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, we have 50 residences in QLD, NSW, and VIC, with more on the way Our core focus is the relationship between residents, colleagues, and family members, with our residents and team at the heart of what we do.

Backed by a dedicated team of over 7000 employees, we strive to uphold our core values of Relationships, Uniqueness, Partnerships, and Flexibility, earning us a reputation that speaks for itself.

**Benefits**
- Above Award Rates
- Significant employee discounts for Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & much more
- Allowances: Uniform, meals, shift, and public holidays
- Paid Training and Development days
- Reward and recognition programs including CEO incentives and National Awards
- Employee Assistance Program

**About the Role**:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.

The Catering Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the overall well-being of residents by contributing to their dining experiences. They help create a welcoming atmosphere during meal times and work diligently to ensure that residents receive nourishing and enjoyable meals tailored to their individual needs.

**Your primary functions will be**:

- Meal Preparation: Assist in the preparation of meals, which may include chopping vegetables, assembling salads, portioning food, and preparing simple dishes under the supervision of the Cook or Head Chef.
- Serving Meals: Help in serving meals to residents during meal times, ensuring that each resident receives the appropriate meal according to their dietary requirements.
- Dining Room Setup: Set up the dining areas before meal times, ensuring tables are clean, and all necessary items like cutlery, plates, and glasses are in place.
- Dishwashing and Cleaning: Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen and dining area. They may also help with cleaning kitchen surfaces and storage areas.
- Resident Interaction: Interact with residents in a friendly and courteous manner during meal times, addressing their needs and requests as appropriate.

**Skills & Experience**
- Food Handlers Certificate.
- Adaptable, passionate, and willing to learn.
- Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
- Friendly and effective communication abilities.

**Ready to Apply**

It really is our people and culture that set us apart, with our ongoing focus on working together as one team. If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain). Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal-opportunity employer.

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