Food Services Assistant

Overview
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
The Organisation
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Food Services Assistant to join our team at Myoora Homestead facility in Wagga Wagga. A great opportunity exists, with availability required across weekdays and weekends, for someone to join our catering team to ensure the smooth running of food services. This includes maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, assisting with meal preparation and supporting the serving and delivery of meals.
We are seeking people to provide a high standard of quality care to facility residents, by providing and maintaining a high standard of food service within the facility. Working under the direction and reporting to the Head Chef, the FSA ensures that all food is prepared, presented, and served in accordance with residents' dietary needs, preferences, and clinical requirements.
Shift rosters available include:
7 am - 3 pm
3 pm - 7 pm
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, assisting with meal preparation, serving and delivery of meals, and supporting the catering team to ensure smooth operation of food services in the facility.
What you will bring to the role
Food handler basic training (Food Authority) or equivalent
Experienced in preparation, serving and delivery of fresh meals
Experience in table service and clearing duties
Experience in working in a fast-paced kitchen and/or bulk food preparation – desirable
Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
Experience in Aged Care desirable
Current First Aid Certificate desirable
Excellent communication skills
Team player who is highly motivated
Availability to work various shifts across various days
Benefits and perks
Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
Access to a Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
Supportive and friendly work environment
Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
Workplace education and support provided
Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Pre-employment screening
The successful candidate is required to have completed or be willing to undertake the following:
Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
Undertake a National Criminal History Check
Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.
Interested
Simply click on the 'apply now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at
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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Talent Team at
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