Overview
PresCare Alexandra Gardens is proudly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, an innovative not-for-profit aged care organisation. The role is to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals and contribute to a warm and welcoming dining experience for residents, supporting resident health, dignity, and enjoyment while building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues. Our values are respect, compassion, and excellence.
What's in it for you?
Competitive Compensation: hourly rate of $26.51 to $28.62 + Penalties & 12% Super
Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment
Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash
Retail Benefits: Online + in-store discounts with Blue Light Card Australia
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, with 24/7 access
Career Development: Onsite & Online career development programs with pathways for advancement
Award-Winning Culture: A team recognized for its award-winning culture programs
The Role
As a Support Services Worker in our Aged Care home, you will help deliver nutritious meals and contribute to a warm dining experience for residents. You'll work in the kitchen and dining areas to support resident health, dignity, and enjoyment, while building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues. This role reflects our values of respect, compassion, and excellence.
What You Will Do
Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals in line with dietary requirements and food safety standards
Support the Chef with meal planning, preparation, plating, and portion control
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen, food storage, and dining areas
Wash dishes, clean kitchen equipment, and follow daily cleaning checklists
Help with the setup and service of meals to residents in dining rooms or individual rooms
Ensure all kitchen and food safety regulations are followed, including correct storage and labelling
Communicate any dietary concerns, resident feedback, or safety issues to relevant staff
What you will bring
Currently hold an NDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain) – MANDATORY
Valid Working rights in Australia - MANDATORY
Hospitality or Customer Service experience in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Compassion and Empathy
An understanding of resident rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes is highly regarded but not essential
Who we are
PresCare Alexandra Gardens is proudly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, an innovative national organisation with a unique vision to support not-for-profit aged care communities. We aim to provide the highest quality residential aged care in environments that feel like home, with a resident-first approach and a commitment to safety and quality for residents and staff.
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click Apply now and include your resume and cover letter demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this advert once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.
Location: Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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📌 Cook / Catering Assistant - Aged Care
🏢 Apollo Care Alliance
📍 Rockhampton