Support Services Worker (Kitchen)

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not for Profit Salary Packaging

Novated Lease

Corporate Health Insurance Discounts

Discounts at major retail outlets

Wellbeing App

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a casual Service Support Worker – Kitchen at Symes Grove Residential Aged Care, Taigum. You will assist with meal preparation and service, work alongside the Cook/Chef and team to support nutritious meals and a positive dining experience for residents.

This role requires reliability, teamwork, and flexibility to cover a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Check.
• Current NDIS screening card.
• Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) or equivalent.
• Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and mid-meals for residents.
• Clean and maintain food preparation, kitchen and dining areas to required standards.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and infection control principles at all times.
• Maintain appropriate food storage practices and ensure food products are handled safely.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with instructions, procedures and training.
• Advise the Cook/Chef of any issues relating to food preparation, storage or meal service.
• Provide professional, respectful and responsive service to residents, families/carers and team members, supporting dignity and individual needs.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within expected timeframes, including reporting hazards, incidents or concerns.
• Follow Workplace Health & Safety requirements, including correct use of PPE, chemicals and equipment, and promptly report hazards, accidents and near misses.
• Participate in training, competency assessments and performance development to maintain the knowledge and skills required for the role.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

National Police Check

NDIS screening card

Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Job description

Symes Grove Residential Aged Care, Taigum is seeking Service Support Worker – Kitchen to join our team on a casual basis. This role is an important part of supporting our kitchen and dining services, helping ensure residents receive nutritious meals and a positive dining experience.

The position would suit someone who is reliable, team-oriented and enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, with a genuine interest in supporting older people.

About the role:

As a Support Services Worker (Kitchen) Working alongside the Cook/Chef and wider team, you will assist with the preparation and serving of meals while maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Casual pay rates range from $35.65 to $38.38 per hour, depending on the applicable classification and experience.

Key responsibilities :

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and mid-meals for residents.
• Clean and maintain food preparation, kitchen and dining areas to required standards.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and infection control principles at all times.
• Maintain appropriate food storage practices and ensure food products are handled safely.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with instructions, procedures and training.
• Advise the Cook/Chef of any issues relating to food preparation, storage or meal service.
• Provide professional, respectful and responsive service to residents, families/carers and team members, supporting dignity and individual needs.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within expected timeframes, including reporting hazards, incidents or concerns.
• Follow Workplace Health & Safety requirements, including correct use of PPE, chemicals and equipment, and promptly report hazards, accidents and near misses.
• Participate in training, competency assessments and performance development to maintain the knowledge and skills required for the role.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A current National Police Check
• A current NDIS screening card
• Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) or relevant
• Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster including working on weekends and public holidays as required.

Why you will love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

• Voted Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease – pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Benefits App – Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies,Big W, Myer & more!).
• Wellbeing App – Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
• 24/ 7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

What’s next?

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Grace– gsharma2 @anglicaresq.org.au
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ; communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection

About the Team

Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program, and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

• Developing skills within the growing sector of Aged Care
• Career progression and development in the form of internal and external training
• The option to increase your take-home pay with salary packaging
• Working with a friendly, supportive and innovative team
• Discounts at major retail outlets