Food Service Assistant

2 days ago

Hughesdale, Victoria, Australia Medical and Aged Care Group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

The FSA is a valued team member who reports to the Chef of the Home and is responsible for preparation of meals for the residents, organising food orders, ensuring menus and specialised diets including supplements and texture modified foods are of a high standard. The Chef supervises a team of Food Services Assistants who support all kitchen activities. The FSA liaises with the internal staff, external suppliers as necessary and families as well as provides a high-quality dining experience for our residents.

The FSA is responsible for supporting and providing a high standard of food safety in preparation and serving of meals and hospitality services in a residential aged care setting, including following directions from the Chef and performs regular audits of the kitchen ensuring safety with kitchen cleaning, storage of foods.

Travel the journey with us

Medical & Aged Care Group (MAACG) is a family owned business. From humble beginnings in 1995, we've become one of Australia's leading privately owned companies providing aged care services. We have grown our business with a special focus on building relationships—both with our residents and their families, as well as staff. The result is a collection of homes within Victoria filled with vibrant and connected communities.

We are devoted to creating a warm and friendly environment, staff and residents alike share a strong sense of family.

We pride ourselves on delivering the best care for our residents and firmly believe that happy staff equates to happy residents.

This is a fabulous opportunity to work in our residential home with excellent support from management, high staff morale and;

  • A friendly team with a great working environment
  • Education, training and development opportunities
  • Staff reward and recognition programs

About You
You are a highly organised, energetic and self-motivated individual, someone who can manage their time and be flexible to the need and priority. You'll work well as a team with colleagues, showing empathy and compassion.

To be successful in this role you would need to possess the following essential skills and competencies:

  • Great teamwork skills
  • A friendly and positive attitude
  • Effective communication skills
  • A passion for working in an aged care environment
  • Food Safety Certification
  • Computer and documentation skills
  • Understanding of Hygiene and Safety practices in Aged Care
  • Current and valid Police Check
  • Seasonal Influenza Vaccinated
  • Covid-19 Vaccinated (Desirable)

Desirable Experience And Qualifications

  • Trade Certificate in Cookery (or a similar qualification).
  • Certificate II or III in Hospitality.
  • Experience in Hospitality and Residential Aged Care Food Services of at least 1 year.
  • An understanding of Aged Care Standards, Continuous improvement, Accreditation in Aged Care and AN-ACC requirements.
  • An understanding of Food Safety and OH&S in Aged Care.

If this sounds like the role for you, please complete the application process by clicking Apply Now.

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