We are currently seeking an experienced Food Services Assistant to join our team on a Casual basis. The position is based at our beautiful aged care facility in Portland, Victoria.Who we are: As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.The opportunity: Under the direction of the Chef/Cook, the Food Services Assistant is responsible for contributing to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Food Safety Program; and the provision of a variety of quality food and beverages to meet the residents' individual needs and preferences.Key Duties:Contribute to menu planning to meet the residents' needs and preferencesPreparation, serving, presentation, and delivery of food and refreshments in accordance with the FSPGeneral cleaning in accordance with the FSPAssist with the monitoring and recording requirements of the FSP, including recording temperatures and receipting goodsEnsure the friendly and timely delivery of meals and refreshments to all residentsParticipate in the ongoing quality review of the FSPReport any concerns/difficulties experienced with care recipients in relation to food and beverages to the Registered Nurse In ChargeAny other task not defined but within the employee's skills, as directed by the organisationRequirements:Essential:Food Handling CourseCurrent National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire)Experience in residential aged care food servicesExperience in hospitality or cateringTo be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.Benefits:Competitive salary and entitlementsPay incentives including not-for-profit salary packagingMeaningful work in a purpose-driven organisationLong-term employment in a recession-proof sectorA healthy and positive workplace cultureLearning, development, and growth opportunitiesOur purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.Our Values:Respect: Treat all people with fairness and dignityCare: Look after and protect the elderly, and each otherTeamwork: Encourage, cooperate, and build trustCourage: Do the right thing, even when it's difficultIntegrity: Be open, honest, and trustworthyInnovation: Think differently to solve problemsExcellence: Drive quality to continuously improveSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting
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