Join our team as a Catering Assistant and be part of a fun and fast-paced environment.
27th December, 2024 This Casual / Part-time role is based at our Christie Downs site.
Salary Sacrifice up to $15,899 per year to increase your take-home pay working for a not-for-profit.
At St Basil's Homes, we don't just serve meals; we create moments of connection and joy for our residents, reflecting our core values of Courtesy and Kindness in every dish we prepare. Inspired by our commitment to innovation and resident-centred dining, we are seeking a skilled and passionate Catering Assistant to join our team and help redefine the aged care dining experience.
The Role:
In this role, you will be reporting to the Catering Team Lead. You will be a key part of our collaborative catering team, contributing to seamless operations at our Aegean Village site.
As a passionate and experienced Catering Assistant, you will work as a member of our wider kitchen team. You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of catering and presentation whilst handling, preparing and storing food, in addition to associated cleaning tasks. You will demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards.
What you'll do and be responsible for: Preparing and dishing up meals in accordance with our food quality standards and residents' dietary requirements. Support the implementation of dining initiatives to enhance the resident experience. Maintain food quality, safety, and presentation standards in collaboration with the team. Engage with residents during meal service to ensure their dining satisfaction and comfort. Adhere to infection control, manual handling, and WHS procedures in accordance with our policies and procedures. Work closely with team members to provide excellent customer service to our residents. What you'll need to succeed: A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role. Experience preparing food for diverse dietary needs, including allergen-sensitive, customized, or texture-specific meals, gained in hospitality, catering, or similar environments. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a collaborative team environment. Willingness to learn and adapt to the preparation of texture-modified meals and specialized diets through training and support provided. A focus on innovation, aligned with our organizational values of courtesy and kindness. Ability to adapt and bring transferable skills from high-end hospitality or other culinary settings. It would be helpful if you had (but is not essential to apply for the role): Understanding or experience of the Aged Care sector, especially in dietary management. A current National Police Certificate (or willingness to apply). If you want to join our amazing team, St Basil's offers: Professional Growth: Access training and development opportunities to elevate your skills. Meaningful Work: Be part of a team making a genuine difference in residents' lives, fostering real connections with the people we serve. Team Culture: A supportive, inclusive workplace where courtesy and kindness guide our every action. Diverse Opportunities: Experience the joy of enhancing lives through dining while exploring leadership pathways. A Competitive Package: Enjoy salary packaging benefits and competitive remuneration. Work-Life Balance: Benefit from fair rostering, no split shifts, and no late nights, ensuring family-friendly hours. How to apply:
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Want to know more about our Company?
Every day at St Basil's in South Australia presents a new opportunity to create ways for our residents to live Well, their way, at any age. Providing care that goes over and above the expected is what really makes the difference; it's what we do when caring for people who have spent their lifetime building families and communities.
Our interactions with each other, our residents, and the wider community are underpinned by our values of Courtesy and Kindness. St Basil's has a solid commitment to developing its people and celebrates diversity - committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
To find out more about us, visit our website: www.stbasils.com.au
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