Food Services Assistants (Aged Care)
Department: | Bairnsdale Regional Health Service |
Work Type: | Various |
Job Function: | Hospitality and Tourism |
Classification: | As per advertisement |
Work Location: | Bairnsdale - Outer Gippsland area |
Reference: | VG/BRHS/COMWEL/1823576 |
Closing Date: | 20-Oct-2024 |
Salary Range: | As per advertisement |
Job Duration: | N/A |
Attachments: | Position Description - Food Services Assistant -July 2024.pdf (PDF, 246KB) |
Contact: | Clare Reed, Acting Aged Care Manager 03 5150 3382 |
Position Details
Contracts: Ongoing, 40.0 hours per fortnight
2 x Casual positions
We are looking for enthusiastic and customer focused individuals with food service skills and experience to join our Aged Care team in either an ongoing or casual position. This is a great entry level role to start your healthcare career.
The Position:
This role works effectively as part of a cohesive team to ensure the provision of a first class food and beverage service to support the care of frail, elderly residents of Maddocks Gardens. The Food Services Assistant will work within the requirements of the BRHS Food Safety Plan and Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Care Standards for Residential Aged Care Services to support the delivery of food services in line with the Healthy Choices guidelines and individual dietary requirements.
A requirement of this role is availability to work over 7 days a week, including public holidays and flexibility to perform a variety of shifts.
Why should you apply?
- Enjoy a rewarding and diverse entry level role
- Expand your skills in a large and multifaceted organisation
- Work in an environment with exceptional safety standards
What you need:
- Current Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Previous experience in food preparation and/or service in Residential Aged Care is preferred.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
- An understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
- Physical capacity to undertake routine lifting and pushing.
Please see position description for additional key selection criteria.
Interested?
Applications close: Sunday 20th October 2024
For more information contact: Clare Reed, Acting Aged Care Manager on 03 5150 3382
Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” below and are to include:
- Cover letter
- Resume (including two recent referees)
- Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)
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In accordance with Victorian Public Health directions, all employees working in the Public Health system are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of full COVID19 vaccination prior to commencement.