Food Service Assistant

3 days ago


Lara, Victoria, Australia Respect Group Limited Full time

We are currently seeking an experienced Food Services Assistant to join our team on a permanent 15 hour per fortnight part time basis. The position is based at our Costa House home in Lara, Victoria.

Who we are:As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:

Under the direction of the Chef/Cook, the Food Services Assistant is responsible to contribute to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Food Safety Program (FSP); and the provision of a variety of quality food and beverages to meet the resident's individual needs and preferences.

Key Duties:

  • Contribute to menu planning to meet the resident's needs and preferences.
  • Preparation, serving, presentation and delivery of food and refreshments in accordance with the FSP.
  • General cleaning in accordance with the FSP.
  • Assist with the monitoring and recording requirements of the FSP. Examples include recording temperatures and receipting goods.
  • Ensures the friendly and timely delivery of meals and refreshments to all residents.
  • Participates in the ongoing quality review of the FSP.
  • Report any concerns/difficulties experienced with care recipients in relation to food and beverages to the Registered Nurse In Charge.
  • Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential:

  • Food Handling Course.
  • Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
  • Experience in residential aged care food services.
  • Experience in hospitality or catering.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary and entitlements.
  • Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
  • Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
  • Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
  • A healthy and positive workplace culture.
  • Learning, development, and growth opportunities.


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