Food Service Assistant

Mercy Health; Colac; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colac seeks a Food Service Assistant to assist in meal preparation and serving, ensuring residents' dietary needs are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service, a valid food safety certificate, and effective communication skills for working with elderly residents. This is a casual position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or healthcare setting is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of common dietary restrictions and accommodations needed.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and respect for elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to residents.
• Adhere to food safety regulations.
• Help residents who require assistance with eating.
• Observe and record the food and fluid intake of residents.

Skills

Experience in a food service role

Communication skills

Ability to assist residents

Education

Valid food safety handling certificate

Job description

Employment Type: Casual, Hours: Casual hours, flexible times, Location: Mercy Place Colac

Upload with application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications. Contact: Grace Kadatuan [email protected]

We are seeking a Food Service Assistant to join our team at Mercy Health. As a Food Service Assistant, you will create cherished moments each day by assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, ensuring that dietary needs and preferences are met.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, ensuring that dietary needs and preferences are met.
• Adhere to food safety regulations, ensuring cleanliness and proper food handling practices in kitchen and dining areas.
• Help residents who require assistance with eating, offering support as necessary to ensure their comfort.
• Observe and record the food and fluid intake of residents, reporting any concerns to nursing staff.

What you'll bring

• Experience in a food service role, preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting, is highly desirable.
• A valid food safety handling certificate
• Knowledge of common dietary restrictions (e.g., gluten-free, diabetic, low-sodium) and how to accommodate these when preparing meals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff, and family members, demonstrating empathy and respect for elderly residents.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: work rights in Australia

Mercy Health is a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people. We continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Mercy Health is an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Mercy Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure that people with a disability are able to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process, please contact us.