Food Services Assistant

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT; Hobart; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading

Salary packaging up to $18,550 FBT per

Training and professional development

Discount private health insurance

Job summary

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Hobart TAS is seeking a Food Service Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on delivering meals with care, supporting residents, and contributing to a high standard of service in a bustling food service setting.

Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude, good communication, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays. Tasmanian eligibility and relevant checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• A positive and proactive approach to customer service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate loads.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with meals and service in a caring manner.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth dining operations.
• Maintain high-quality service and attention to resident needs.
• Adhere to cleanliness and hygiene standards across all areas.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Stamina

Education

Food service background

Job description

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Hobart TAS

Are you Craving a career where you can bringjoy through delicious meals? Look no further than becoming a Food ServiceAssistant!

Join our dynamic team where every day is achance to delight our residents with your skills and exceptional service.

This role offers a fulfilling opportunity tothrive in a vibrant food service environment. Ready to make an impact with eachmeal served?

The Opportunity

We at Southern Cross Care are seeking energeticand motivated team members with good communication skills who can work with ateam of dedicated support personnel. You will need to be a good team playerwith a commitment to the provision of high-quality service. The role of FoodService Assistant is an opportunity that will play a crucial role in ensuringsmooth operations and delivering impeccable service to our residents.

Skills & Experience

• Previousexperience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• Apositive and proactive approach to customer service.
• Strongcommunication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Attentionto detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
• Flexibilityto work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays.
• Abilityto stand for extended periods and lift moderate loads.

What you’ll need:

• Minimumqualification or experience in Food Service role.
• Knowledgeof Aged Care Quality Standards (or the ability to acquire this).
• Satisfactorynational police check within the last three months.
• TasmanianWorking with Vulnerable People registration with NDIS endorsement.
• Ifyou are on a visa, a copy of your current IMMI Letter.

Pre-employment assessment

• As part of our recruitment process,shortlisted candidates for this position will be required to complete apre-employment assessment with our independent assessment provider. Theassessment is designed to confirm your ability to safely meet the inherentrequirements of the role and to identify any reasonable adjustments orsupport that may be required.

What’s on Offer

• CasualLoading.
• Theopportunity to salary package up to $18,550 per FBT year
• Trainingand professional development opportunities
• Discountprivate health insurance

About Us

When you choose Southern Cross Care Tasmaniayou are choosing a team who is passionate about people and their quality oflife. For over 50 years we have been caring for our community making adifference in the lives of those we care for as well as those that work for us.

A wholly Tasmanian not-for-profit aged careprovider with services in almost every region, we provide support inresidential aged care, lifestyle villages and in the home. Taking a holisticapproach, our clinical and lifestyle services are delivered by qualified,passionate and committed people who value and respect individual needs andpreferences.