Catering Assistant

MannaCare; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a highly regarded not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional aged care services. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment, making it perfect for those passionate about food and care for older adults. You will be responsible for ensuring that residents receive nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs while adhering to safety and food handling practices. With ongoing training and a strong focus on work-life balance, this position is ideal for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Salary packaging available

Flexible work hours

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of catering and nutrition needs for older adults.
• Ability to comply with safe work and food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality food service in a residential aged care setting.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents regarding dietary needs.

Skills

Food Handling

Catering and Nutrition

Communication Skills

Basic Kitchen Knowledge

Dietary Information Interpretation

Experience in Aged Care Food Service

Person Centred Care Understanding

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Certificate in Food Handling

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are a highly regarded not-for-profit, values-based organisation, offering residential, community and in-home aged care for over 30 years, to older people living in and around the city of Manningham.

Job Description

• Flexible hours and shifts available
• Highly regarded community organisation
• Great work environment
• Competitive rate of pay

About You:

• Certificate in Food HandlingDesirable
• A practical understanding of catering and nutrition needs of older adults in residential care
• Ability to comply with safe work practices and food handling practices
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
• Basic kitchen knowledge and experience
• Ability to read and interpret dietary information
• Experience in Aged Care food service
• Knowledge and understanding of Person Centred Care
• Familiarity with basic computer programs - Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Current NDISWorker Screening Check
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Ongoing training and professional development, with the flexibility of online training
• A competitive rate of pay
• Salary packaging available
• Flexibility - work/life balance
• Casual role

If you have flair and a passion for food, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity - please APPLY NOW!