Food Services Assistant, Mount Clear

Estia Investments Pty Ltd; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing App

Novated leasing

Workplace banking

Nib health discounts

JB HiFi discounts

Job summary

Estia Health in Ballarat is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to join our aged care team. You will prep food and drinks, help with cleaning, and contribute to menu changes in collaboration with residents and staff.

The role requires good time management, a genuine desire to make a difference in residents' lives, and completion of the Basic Food Handling Course. You will be on your feet most of the shift and help maintain our Food Safety Program.

Qualifications

• Desire to make a difference in residents' lives.
• Experience in kitchen work; aged care is a bonus.
• Strong time management and planning skills.
• Completed the Basic Food Handling Course.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Cleaning

Menu planning

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.