Food & Domestic Assistant

Food & Domestic Assistant

Casual & Part-time positions available.

Yarrawonga Health is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Food and Domestic Assistants to join our healthcare team. This position plays a vital role in providing support services, including meal preparation and domestic tasks, to contribute to the overall well-being and comfort of our patients. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional service in a healthcare environment, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation:

• Assist in the preparation of ingredients and dishes according to established recipes and guidelines for Yarrawonga Health patients/residents
• Ensure food items are properly stored, labeled, and rotated to maintain freshness.

Service and Presentation:

• Plate and present dishes in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
• Assist with the serving of meals to patients/residents.

Customer Interaction:

• Provide friendly and efficient service to patients/residents, addressing their needs and ensuring a positive experience.
• Answer questions regarding menu items and special dietary requirements.

Cleaning and Sanitation:

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and disposing of waste.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards to ensure a safe dining environment.

Stock Management:

• Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies.
• Assist in placing orders and restocking items as needed.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with all Yarrawonga Health staff and management to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and fulfill customer requests.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekly, afternoon and weekends including public holidays
• Computer skills at a basic level;
• Understanding of confidentiality;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills;
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people;
• Self-motivated with a high level of communication and organisational skills demonstrated ability to work alone.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in cleaning, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials.

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks, including lifting and moving equipment.

About Us:

Will you join us? Yarrawonga Health is progressive and innovative health service. With your skills and experience, you will deliver safe, reliable and responsive patient care. Better yet, it is also a great career move as you join a thriving organisation guided by its mission to provide and improve sustainable health and education services for our communities in partnership with them.

Situated on the heart of the Murray River, Yarrawonga Health provides acute, surgical, community and aged care support for the region. We're only a few hours from Melbourne and you'll be enjoying all the region has to offer - from wineries and snow fields to water and boating activities on the Murray River, you'll never be bored

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact: Jane McMahon, Support Services Manager via email Jane.McMahon@yh.org.au

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

YH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

Application Process:

All applications are to be submitted via Yarrawonga Health's website Yarrawonga Health Careers.

Please submit your application including a cover letter, resume, and responses to the key selection criteria found in the position description.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details of the role.

Applications close midnight Sunday 28th April 2024.

*Interviews may be conducted prior to closing date.