Food Services Assistant - Hamilton

Estia Investments Pty Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program

Free Wellbeing App

Novated leasing

Workplace banking

ACN nurse discounts

Nib health insurance discounts

JB HiFi discounts

Job summary

Estia Health is seeking a hands-on kitchen assistant in our aged care community to help prepare meals, keep the kitchen clean, and support residents with appetites and preferences. You’ll work with the team to craft meals that suit individual tastes and nutritional needs.

You will maintain records as part of the Food Safety Program and stay active on your feet for most of your shift. A real desire to make a difference is essential, with kitchen experience and Basic Food Handling training

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen work (aged care is a bonus).
• Great time management and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepping food and drink.
• Cleaning (including dishes).
• Changing up the menu with residents and team.
• Keeping records as part of our Food Safety Program.
• Being active and on your feet for most of your shift.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Time management

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.

• 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

Key requirements

• 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

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.

All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.

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.