Aged Care Kitchen Assistant — Compassionate Food Service

The Village Baxter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Salary packaging

Casual loading

Shift allowances

Job summary

The Village Baxter, Manor Aged Care in Melbourne, is seeking casual Food Service Assistants to join a busy kitchen team. You will support meal service, food presentation and resident care under supervision, with a focus on dignity and nutrition.

Ideal candidates have a Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate and availability for Christmas/New Year coverage, with weekly pay and casual loading as part of our flexible staffing model.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar aged care setting preferred.
• Hold a Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate.
• Able to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drinks and special fluids as necessary for individual residents.
• Preparing meal trays/tables with consideration for each resident's needs and dignity.
• Assisting with meal plating to meet dietary requirements and presentation standards.
• Morning & Afternoon Tea and Coffee Service.
• Liaising with residents to take meal choices from the lunch and dinner menus.

Skills

Communication

Education

Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate

Job description

The Village Baxter, Manor Aged Care in Melbourne, is seeking casual Food Service Assistants to join a busy kitchen team. You will support meal service, food presentation and resident care under supervision, with a focus on dignity and nutrition.

Ideal candidates have a Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate and availability for Christmas/New Year coverage, with weekly pay and casual loading as part of our flexible staffing model.