Food Services Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Part time

Salary: $30.04 per hour plus salary packaging and superannuation

Location: Mercy Place Myrtleford Lodge, 73 Princes Street, Myrtleford VIC 3737

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Contact: Leisha Salter -

All applications to be submitted online, emailed applications will not 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 this, 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

If you are a compassionate person wanting to make a difference in the lives of the old and vulnerable this job opportunity is for you.

• Provide quality client-focused care to residents, their family and carers, using a holistic approach

• Knowledge of food safety guidelines & completion of food handler's course

• Attention to detail with the ability to

  retain individual preferences of residents and / or their dietary requirements

• Ensure the values of Mercy Health are incorporated into daily practices in relation to all activities.

• Direct assistance with delivery of food services to residents and assist with preparation of meals as required

• Food safety plan followed at all times

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Consistently shows respect and values each person's dignity.

• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.

• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Communicates and operates openly and honestly as an effective team member

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

• A current Police Record Check

• Food handlers' certificate

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.