Food Services Assistant

Estia Investments Pty Ltd; Redland City; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing App

Novated leasing

Workplace banking support

ACN discounts for nurses

Discounted health insurance with nib

Discounted JB HiFi

Job summary

Estia Health is looking for a kitchen team member who enjoys preparing meals for residents and keeping a clean, safe kitchen. You will work with staff and residents to create appealing menus and ensure food safety records are kept up to date.

Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, a Basic Food Handling Course, and strong time management. Aged care experience is a bonus, and the role involves standing on your feet most of the shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen work, preferably in aged care.
• Completed Basic Food Handling Course.
• Strong time management and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepping food and drinks for residents.
• Cleaning and dishes, maintaining a tidy kitchen.
• Assist with changing up the menu and preparing meals.
• Keeping records as part of the Food Safety Program.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Time management

Food safety basics

Team player

Education

Basic Food Handling Course

Job description

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you. Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families. Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the Role You’ll wake up each morning wanting to see people enjoy food as much as you do. Here’s what a typical day involves: Prepping food and drink Cleaning (including dishes) – you bring a sparkle to the place in more ways than one Changing up the menu. You’ll work with our team and residents to create exciting meals that cater to every individual Keeping records as part of our Food Safety Program Being active and on your feet for most of your shift

You’ll be a real team player who has:

• A real desire to make a difference in people’s lives
• Experience in kitchen work (aged care is a bonus)
• Great time management and planning skills
• Completed the Basic Food Handling Course

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centered aged care and services.

Benefits available:

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
• Novated leasing for vehicles
• Workplace banking support
• ACN membership discounts for nurses
• Discounted health insurance with nib health
• Discounted JB HiFi

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

When you join the Estia Health family, you'll feel it: the warmth in every greeting, the care in every action and the sense of belonging that sets us apart. For our residents and team, this isn't just a place, it's family. Our Family.