Food Services Assistant

Retire Australia; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives: safety training

Learning and development programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

RetireAustralia is seeking a Food Services Assistant at Glengara Retirement Village in New South Wales. The role is part-time and on-site, focused on serving meals and drinks to residents and visitors while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to HSE policies.

You will report to the Village Manager and may assist in food preparation and dining area reset, with duties varying to support a warm, professional service environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Current Food Handling Certificate.
• National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional customer service by taking, preparing, and serving meal and drink orders.
• Assisting in the kitchen such as food preparation, ensuring HACCP and food safety standards.
• Completing daily shift cleaning tasks, including clearing tables, washing dishes, and resetting dining room after service.
• Willingness to perform any duties as requested by the Village Manager.

Skills

Customer service experience

Flexible attitude

Education

Current Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Food Services Assistant – Glengara Retirement Village

Shifts across 7 days per week – Hours between 10am and 7.30pm

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service in a friendly and professional manner?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Glengara Retirement Village on a part time basis.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering excellent service to the residents and visitors of our Glengara Retirement Village.

Your primary responsibility will include serving meals and drinks, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area, and ensuring adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Village Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Providing exceptional customer service by taking, preparing, and serving meal and drink orders
• Assisting in the kitchen such as food preparation, ensuring compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
• Completing daily shift cleaning tasks, including clearing tables after service, washing dishes and cutlery, and resetting dining room after service
• Being flexible and willing to perform any duties as requested by the Village Manager

We’re on the lookout for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Current Food Handling Certificate
• National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test

Our benefits

• The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
• We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and professional development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
• RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work-related and personal issues.

Who we are

RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.

Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with home care services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.

With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark.

This is an on-site position.