Cook / Catering Assistant - Aged Care

1 week ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Apollo Care Alliance Full time $104,000 per year

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a hourly rate of $26.51 to $ Penalties & 12% Super
  • Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment
  • Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It's our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board
  • Retail Benefits: Enjoy online + in store discounts with Blue Light Card Australia
  • Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits
  • Career Development: Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organisation
  • Award-Winning Culture: Be part of a team that values excellence and is recognized for its award-winning culture programs

The Role:
As a Support Services Worker in our Aged Care home, you will play an important role in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals and contributing to a warm and welcoming dining experience for our residents. Through your work in the kitchen and dining areas, you'll help support resident health, dignity, and enjoyment, while building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues. Your role reflects our values of respect, compassion, and excellence.

What You Will Do

  • Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals in line with dietary requirements and food safety standards
  • Support the Chef with meal planning, preparation, plating, and portion control
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen, food storage, and dining areas
  • Wash dishes, clean kitchen equipment, and follow daily cleaning checklists
  • Help with the setup and service of meals to residents in dining rooms or individual rooms
  • Ensure all kitchen and food safety regulations are followed, including correct storage and labelling
  • Communicate any dietary concerns, resident feedback, or safety issues to relevant staff

What you will bring:

  • Currently hold an NDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain) – MANDATORY
  • Valid Working rights in Australia - MANDATORY
  • Hospitality or Customer Service experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • An understanding of resident rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes (highly regarded but not essential)

Who we are:
PresCare Alexandra Gardens is proudly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, an innovative national organisation with a unique vision to support not-for-profit aged care communities. At PresCare we aim to provide the highest quality residential aged care in environments that are rich with the senses of home. At the heart of our offering is a deep commitment to a resident-first approach, while maintaining safety and quality in everything we do to promote a safe place for residents and the workforce. Our goal is to work together to achieve together by using our resources wisely.

Interested? We would love to hear from you
Click Apply now and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this advert once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.

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