Food Services Assistant Lara

Are you genuinely passionate about enriching the lives of others? We're searching for dedicated individuals to join our team as Food Service Assistants at Costa House in Lara, Victoria. This role provides excellent opportunities for part-time and casual positions, predominantly covering morning and afternoon shifts.

Who we are:

Respect is a rapidly expanding, not-for-profit organisation with a progressive and purpose-driven approach to aged care and retirement living. We have a presence in Tasmania, Recent South Wales, and Victoria. Respect is renowned for the exceptional care we offer to our residents and the supportive, respectful work workplace we provide for our staff.

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 and Responsibilities

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.

Requirements:

Essential:

Food Handling Course.

Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Experience in residential aged care food services.

Experience in hospitality or catering.

Benefits

We offer:

Market-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.

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