About Us: At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.
With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.
More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Aldersgate Village Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parkingAbove award hourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental Leave optionsLocation options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)Not for profit, values-based organisationAbout the role: Support Food Service delivery at Uniting AgeWell Aldersgate Village, Launceston by providing a service in accordance with the current planned menu and requirements of the Food Safety Program, that supports and enhances residents' individual needs and wellbeing.
Tasks include: Working within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining daily and periodic cleaning schedules for food preparation and food service areasServing residents meals in dining hall services and trolley service to rooms, washing dishes, sandwich making, providing cups of tea or coffee to residents and their visitorsProvide feedback regarding residents' likes and dislikes regarding menu planning and escalate any observations or concerns in residents' conditionsPromote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friendsSupport colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertiseAbout you: This is the place for you if you:
Have experience and expertise working in food service; preferably in a health, hotel or aged care settingCasual position having availability to work either 7am-3pm or 3pm-7pmCan work at a fast pace as part of a teamAre experienced in customer service and provide excellent standard of serviceHave the initiative and ability to work without supervisionThrive in a team and also appreciate the one-to-one interactionsAre committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)Essentials for working in Aged Care: A current Working with Vulnerable People cardCurrent and ongoing flu vaccinationsAustralian working rightsAbility to pass a national police clearance and NDIS ClearanceMake a positive difference in your community – apply now! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Food Services Assistant PD.pdf For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ******.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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