Food Services Assistant

Rashi Joshi; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant at Mercy Place Yarrawonga (87-97 Orr St, Yarrawonga VIC). The role focuses on meal preparation, safe food handling, and resident interaction to support person-centered care.

You will work PM shifts, collaborate with kitchen staff, and help ensure dietary needs are met while maintaining a clean dining environment. This position offers meaningful work in a caring, for-purpose organization.

Qualifications

• Food handling certification or training is desirable.
• Experience in food service or kitchen work, especially in aged care, is desirable.
• Knowledge of dietary needs common in aged care.
• Good verbal communication skills to interact with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and serving according to dietary requirements and resident preferences.
• Follow food safety protocols to ensure hygiene and prevent contamination.
• Engage with residents during mealtimes, providing companionship and support.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and dining areas for a tidy environment.
• Assist with dietary needs in collaboration with dietitians.
• Participate in training on food safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen staff for smooth operations.
• Gather resident feedback on meals to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Resident interaction

Education

Food handling certification

Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Part time || PM shifts Located in: Mercy Place Yarrawonga, 87-97 Orr St, Yarrawonga VIC

Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. As 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. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Food Service Assistant, you'll create cherished moments each day.

• Meal Preparation: Assists in preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements and resident preferences.
• Food Safety: Follows food safety protocols to ensure hygiene and prevent contamination.
• Resident Interaction: Engages with residents during mealtime, providing companionship and support.
• Cleaning Duties: Cleans and maintains kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a tidy environment.
• Assisting with Dietary Needs: Works with dietitians to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences.
• Training and Compliance: Participates in training on food safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Collaboration: Works closely with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Feedback Collection: Gathers feedback from residents about meal quality and preferences for improvement

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

• Food Handling Certification: Completion of food safety training or certification, often required by local health regulations is desirable.
• Experience: Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment, especially in aged care, is desirable.
• Knowledge of Dietary Needs: Understanding of nutritional requirements and dietary restrictions common in aged care.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: Police check NDIS clearance

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.