Food Services Assistant

UPA; Molong; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with salary packaging options

Access to a Wellness Program

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing workplace education and support

Ongoing training

Job summary

Aged care provider in Molong is seeking a compassionate Food Services Assistant to prepare meals and support dietary needs of residents. This role requires empathy, respect, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. Competitive pay with salary packaging options and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Willingness to adapt to meet the residents' needs.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and treat residents with dignity.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to adapt to residents' needs with empathy and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of evening meals as per residents' requests.
• Planning for special dietary needs, likes, and dislikes.
• Maintaining proper hygiene as per HACCP guidelines.
• Clearing and cleaning kitchen areas.
• Ensure awareness of latest food safety handling and equipment standards.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Senior First Aid Certificate

Food Safety Training

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Food safety handling

Job description

Food Services Assistant

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Food Services Assistant - Heiden Park Lodge to join our team at Prunus lodge in Moolong.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Preparation evening meals as resident’s requests
• Planning for resident’s special requests and dietary needs, as well as likes and dislikes
• Participating and maintaining the HACCP program continually striving for improvement
• Maintain clean and tidy kitchen, include clean-up of spills and hazard prevention
• Report and defects or maintains requirements
• Keep up to date with latest food safety, handling and equipment standards
• Follow required hygiene guidelines as per HACCP
• Will to complete Food Safety Training as per food safety standards, will to complete Senior First Aide Certificate
• Work as team member as per UPA values and have good communication skills

We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.

What you will need

• Willingness to adapt to meet the resident's needs and requirements
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and respect and treat the residents with dignity
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy

Why work for us

• Competitive pay with salary packaging options (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax-free)
• Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Flexible working arrangements for a great work/life balance
• Ongoing workplace education and support
• Make a real difference to your community and residents' lives!

Pre-employment Screening

The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have current and valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa) to be considered for this role.
• Must be willing to undertake pre-employment checks which include but not limited to National Police Check, Reference Checks, Qualification and professional registration verification
• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in Australia.

If you wish to apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted.

For more information about the role, please contact [e-mail].

To learn more about UPA and explore our current job opportunities, visit our website at www.upa.org.au.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Recruitment Team at [e-mail].