Food Services Assistant

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: Mornings and afternoons

Salary: $ $27.66

Location: Mercy Place Warrnambool

Upload with application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Farrah Esteban I **************

All applications to be submitted online, no direct applications will be accepted

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Food Service Assistant, you'll create cherished moments each day.

Our team are hardworking and passionate about what they do. They provide support to each other and work as a team to look after our residents to the best of their capacity.

What you'll bring

You're reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.

About the Opportunity:

• Prepared and served nutritious meals in accordance with dietary requirements and aged care standards.

• Assisted with meal plating, portion control, and food presentation to ensure resident satisfaction.

• Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation and dining areas, following HACCP guidelines.

• Supported residents during mealtimes with compassion and patience, promoting dignity and independence.

• Monitored food temperatures and storage conditions to ensure safety and compliance.

• Collaborated with kitchen staff and care teams to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Current Food Handling Certificate

• Experience in working in the catering industry

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Clearance.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.