Environmental Service Worker

**Churches of Christ, Lady Small Haven Aged Care Service, Benowa**

**Environmental Service Worker - Kitchen, Catering and Cleaning**

**Permanent Part-Time Opportunities**

**Imagine Working for us**

Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.

We also offer:

- 5 weeks annual leave;
- Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
- Upskilling and career progression available;
- Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
- Access to online learning platforms to further develop your skills;
- Employee discount program through our large network or retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JB HI-FI etc);
- A work culture that values you;
- Opportunity to make a huge difference in the quality of life for our clients.

Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations.

Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.

**Location**

Benowa is conveniently located approximately 7 kilometres southwest of Surfers Paradise, the area is well-connected with public transportation options, including buses that can take you to nearby destinations. You'll find regular bus services to and from the Gold Coast's major hubs.

**Learn more about “Lady Small Haven”: -**

Lady Small Haven Age Care

**About the Role**

At Lady Small Haven Aged Care Service, we are thrilled to offer fantastic openings for individuals to become part of our devoted team, providing invaluable support as Kitchenhands and Catering staff. As a Kitchenhand, you will assist in the morning, while taking on Catering responsibilities in the afternoon.

Your role will encompass essential food handling and cleaning tasks across various areas, including the main kitchen, bedrooms, dining rooms, and common spaces. We take pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our residents.

This opportunity will involve flexible working hours, including day and evening shifts, and occasional weekend commitments. Join us and make a positive impact in the lives of our cherished residents while becoming an integral member of our caring community.

In this varied role your day-to-day responsibilities could include:

- Exceptional customer service, serving food to elderly residents;
- Setting up and clearing dining rooms and tray service to resident rooms;
- Dishwashing and cleaning of the kitchen, equipment & dining areas;
- Maintaining food hygiene and safety practices according to legislation;
- General cleaning duties

**About You**

You are a dedicated and dependable team player who takes great joy in your work. You possess a strong enthusiasm for kitchen and cleaning tasks and consistently strive to deliver top-notch customer service to our residents. Adapting easily to a fast-paced environment, you demonstrate genuine care and compassion for the elderly, maintaining an environment tailored to their needs.

Ideally you will have:

- Experience working in the Aged Care industry is desirable, but not essential;
- Experience working in commercial kitchens and operating equipment associated with is desirable;
- Physical capacity to carry out the duties required;
- Current National Police Certificate or the ability to acquire;
You are someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Under Churches of Christ policy and/or the applicable public health directions, team members are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19. As part of the recruitment processes we ask that you provide evidence that your vaccination meets the requirements of Churches of Christ policy or the applicable public health direction.

**To apply**

Applications close: Applications will be assessed as they are received.