Overview
Pres Care 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 Advantages: 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 professional 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
Pres Care 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