Overview
Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider. We support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
Our Rosebrook Home, a 91-bed residential aged care facility, is located at the base of Arthurs Seat in the Mornington Peninsula. It is situated 30 minutes from Frankston and 20 minutes from Mornington.
The Role
The Care Services Assistant (Barista) plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through person-centred care and support according to each resident\'s needs and preferences in everyday practice. Responsibilities include the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals, aligned with residents\' preferred daily routines with a strong focus on nutrition and dining experiences.
Responsibilities
* Meal choices and individual nutrition
* Consideration of allergies and food intolerances
* Enhancing the overall dining experience
* Assist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferences
* Prepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferences
* Actively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes
* Use empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience
* Promote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respect
* Prepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choices
* Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information as required
* Assist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework
* Assist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required
To Be Successful, You Will Have
* Demonstrated customer service skills
* A compassionate and caring attitude
* Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)
* Willingness to take direction from others
* Reliability and shift flexibility
* Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
* Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
* Complete a police check
* NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement); cost refunded on appointment and/or a National Police check
Our Benefits
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Work culture that values you and invests in your career
* Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus up to $2,650 in entertainment per year
* Private health insurance discounts
* Range of discounts (300+)
* Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
* Free seasonal flu vaccination
The successful applicant must complete a National Police Check and may be required to undertake an NDIS check.
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