Food Services Assistant

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Signature Care Operations Pty Ltd Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

Make a real difference where it matters most.

Are you a compassionate about preparing meals while providing excellent service to residents? Join us and help provide the quality care our residents deserve.

At our home, we're more than just colleagues — we're a team that values to provide the best CARE for our residents:

Collaboration

Accountability

Respect

Empathy

Why Join Us?

A warm and welcoming team culture

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Fun extras like team lunches, themed dress-up days, and supportive leadership

A modern, purpose-built 92-bed facility

Competitive salaries above award

Free on-site parking

Permanent positions available

Position Overview:

We are seeking a permanent part time (PM) dependable and compassionate Food Services Assistant to support the preparation, plating, and delivery of meals to residents in our aged care home. This role ensures that all food is served safely, hygienically, and in a way that meets residents' individual dietary needs and preferences.

The Food Services Assistant plays an essential role in promoting the health and wellbeing of residents through nutritious, well-presented meals in a clean and welcoming dining environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the preparation and plating of meals and snacks for residents according to the set menu and dietary guidelines
  • Ensure food is served at appropriate temperatures and in accordance with resident meal orders and texture modifications (e.g. IDDSI guidelines)
  • Deliver meals to dining areas or resident rooms, ensuring a respectful and positive interaction
  • Support kitchen hygiene and cleanliness including dishwashing, surface cleaning, and equipment sanitisation
  • Follow all food safety and infection control policies and procedures
  • Assist with stock rotation, labelling, and storage of food items
  • Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, care staff, and residents
  • Report any concerns regarding residents' nutrition, hydration, or food safety
  • Complete kitchen cleaning tasks and checklists as required

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a kitchen or food services environment (aged care preferred)
  • Completion of Food Safety Training for Aged Care (HLTFSE001) – Mandatory
  • Knowledge of safe food handling and infection control practices
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring and respectful attitude towards elderly residents
  • National Police Check (within 12 months)

Benefits & Work Culture:

As a purpose led, not-for-profit organisation, our staff's health and wellbeing are important to us. This is why we have partnered with selected providers to offer employees a growing range of benefits that make sure they get the most out of their working and personal life.

Benefits available include:

  • Tax savings of up to $15,900 per year with Salary Packaging (Go Salary)
  • Exclusive staff discounts with JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa and more
  • CommBank Workplace banking
  • State of the art technology to help staff work smarter
  • Staff room facilities
  • Onsite Parking
  • Salary sacrificing options with superannuation
  • Novated Leasing through Enlist
  • HESTA benefits for members
  • Access EAP – a voluntary, confidential and free counselling service

Our culture is one of collaboration and compassion. Our leaders have the ability to create, grow and inspire their team. We believe if our staff are happy, our residents are happy.

Click apply to Express your interest in working at Bloom Community Aged Care now.

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