Employment Type: Casual
Location: Mercy Place Ballarat
Upload with application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Nav Sidhu, I nsidhu@mercy.com.au
All applications need to be submitted online; no emailed applications can be accepted.
About the opportunity
Food Service Assistant
Responsibilities
* Meal Preparation: Assist in preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements and resident preferences.
* Food Safety: Follow food safety protocols to ensure hygiene and prevent contamination.
* Resident Interaction: Engage with residents during mealtime, providing companionship and support.
* Cleaning Duties: Clean and maintain kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a tidy environment.
* Dietary Needs Assistance: Work with dietitians to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences.
* Training and Compliance: Participate in training on food safety regulations and compliance standards.
* Collaboration: Work closely with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
* Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from residents about meal quality and preferences for improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
* Food Handling Certification: Completion of food safety training or certification, often required by local health regulations.
* Experience: Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment, especially in aged care, is beneficial.
* Knowledge of Dietary Needs: Understanding of nutritional requirements and dietary restrictions common in aged care.
* Communication Skills: Good verbal communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff.
* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
* Physical Stamina: Capability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, standing for long periods, and moving equipment.
* Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, especially regarding food presentation and safety practices.
* Flexibility: Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
Additional Requirements
NDIS clearance OR NDIS application and recent police check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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