Support Services Worker (Kitchen)

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Novated lease

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Kirami Residential Aged Care Home in Hervey Bay invites applications for a casual or part-time Support Services Worker (Kitchen). You will assist the cook/chef with meal preparation and serving, and help keep kitchen spaces clean in a home-like, respectful environment for residents.

You will follow food safety principles, operate kitchen equipment per instructions, and work a 24/7 rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in food prep and equipment operation in a care or commercial setting.
• Knowledge of infection control and food handling.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.
• Commitment to elderly care.
• WH&S and manual handling awareness.
• Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) or similar is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and mid-meals.
• Clean food prep and dining areas.
• Ensure food safety principles are followed.
• Advise cook/chef of issues in food prep and service.
• Maintain storage of food and related products.
• Operate equipment per instructions.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential matters

Care for elderly people

Workplace health and safety

Education

Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Hervey Bay QLD

Kirami Residential Aged Care Home located in Hervey Bay is seeking a casual OR part time Support Services Worker within the Kitchen.

The purpose of this role is to assist the cook/chef in the preparation and serving of meals for residents. This role is also responsible for the cleaning of designated kitchen utensils and areas, in accordance with the prescribed cleaning schedule. The Support Services Worker (Kitchen) role, in conjunction with other roles in the facility, encourages physical and social independence, supports a safe home-like environment and safeguards the dignity and privacy of residents.

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and mid-meals.
• Clean food preparation and dining areas.
• Ensure food safety principles are followed at all times.
• Advise the cook/chef of any issues relating to food preparation and service.
• Maintain an understanding of the storage of food and other products related to food preparation.
• Operate all equipment in line with relevant instructions.

About you:

• Previous experience in the preparation of food and operation of equipment in a residential or commercial environment.
• Knowledge of Infection Control and Food Handling principles.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing services to elderly people.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements in particular manual handling.
• Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) or relevant (desirable)

Role Requirements:

• Either a current National Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster including working on weekends and public holidays as required.

Why you'll 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.
• Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
• 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!).
• Referral App - $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
• 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.

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 ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.