**About Us**
Holmwood Aged Care are currently seeking Food Service Assistant's to join our team on a part-time/Casual basis.
We are located in picturesque Healesville where our residents are able to enjoy the best of semi-rural, country style living. Our aim is to always provide the highest quality services so that your loved ones enjoy the quality of life they deserve. Our dedicated team are locals who are committed to our residents. Care Plans are tailored to suit each resident’s individual needs to ensure they maintain optimum levels of physical, social and emotional health.
**About the Role**
The Food Service Assistant will be responsible for the safe provision of quality food and beverage services to our residents, ensuring the individual nutritional requirements and preferences of each resident are met.
Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Perform assigned tasks and services in a safe and competent manner contributing to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the facilities Food Safety Program.
- Preparation, serving, presentation and delivery of food and beverages in accordance with the Food Safety Program.
- Ensuring that the correct food and beverages are served to each resident according to their dietary/specialised nutritional requirements.
- Ensure a high standard of customer service including presenting in a skilled manner at all times when interacting with residents during meal services.
- Provide assistance to residents when requested and escalate any complaints or concerns as necessary.
- Ensure that meals are delivered within a timely and productive manner
- Ensure that the clearing of dining rooms, removal of food trays from residents’ rooms, and the washing of dishes and cleaning are in accordance with the Facilities Food Safety Program policy and procedure.
**About you**
The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in Aged Care (desirable)
- Hospitality front of house experience
- Ability to read and interpret dietary information
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Ability to comply with safe work practices and food handling practices
- A commitment to providing a caring and empathetic service to our residents while respecting their privacy, choices and cultural preferences.
- A commitment to the principles of Workplace Health & Safety and ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Ability to build and foster strong working relationships and work well as part of a team.
The successful applicant will be required to have the following:
- Willingness to obtain valid Police Check
- Australian/New Zealand residency or a valid working visa
- A current COVID-19 vaccination
- A current Influenza vaccination
**If this sounds like you, don’t miss your opportunity to be part of our team - APPLY NOW**
**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
**Salary**: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Fixed shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations?
- Please describe your Right to Work in Australia
**Education**:
- Certificate I - IV (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Food handling: 1 year (preferred)
- Aged care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
📌 Food Service Assistant
🏢 Holmwood Aged Care
📍 Healesville