Food Services Assistant

Part time, permanent position available 22.5 hours per week on the AM shiftChallenging and rewarding work environment within one of Australia's leading hospital groups About the Role You will provide a range of support services for our aged care residents, working as part of a team to deliver best practice care. We provide a customer focused model, and you will assist with food preparation, dishwashing and cleaning services as well as food transport. You have a passion for positively impacting people's lives, providing assistance and support with services in line with our resident's needs, abilities and choices.
Assist in preparing short order meals for residents, and coordinate and prepare their daily menu and beverage choicesWash kitchen trays and ensure the kitchen, pantry and all kitchen equipment, including refrigerators/ ovens and benches, are kept clean.Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, detail dusting, glass cleaning are all part of kitchen cleaning to support the comfort of our residents Continued compliance to Infection Control proceduresAssist the Laundry team by taking the trolleys to the laundry, washing, drying, pressing, folding and return of residents laundry to their room Classifications for this position will range from IN13 - IN14 ($47,694 - $52,223 per annum pro rata)
Your Contribution Experience in cleaning, and food and beverage handling/preparation (preferably in an aged care setting)Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary teamHighly developed communication skillsPrevious experience in a hospital and/or residential facility would be highly desirableCurrent National Criminal History Check and NDIS Check, or willing to obtain What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementBerengarra, a new multi storey 90 bed state of the art residential aged care facility comprises 60 mainstream and 30 Aged Persons' Mental Health (APMH) beds designed to deliver contemporary best practice person centered care. Berengarra compliments a suite of existing St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's residential facilities. You will be a part of a dedicated, dynamic and forward thinking team that comes together for a common goal, the care of our residents.
Berengarra welcomed its first residents in March, with a planned staggered opening throughout 2021/2022 until the facility is at capacity.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Alternate Contact:Closing Date:28 July 2024 11:59pm Job Description: Berengarra Aged Care - Kew locationPart time, permanent position available 22.5 hours per week on the AM shiftChallenging and rewarding work environment within one of Australia's leading hospital groups About the Role You will provide a range of support services for our aged care residents, working as part of a team to deliver best practice care. We provide a customer focused model, and you will assist with food preparation, dishwashing and cleaning services as well as food transport. You have a passion for positively impacting people's lives, providing assistance and support with services in line with our resident's needs, abilities and choices.
Assist in preparing short order meals for residents, and coordinate and prepare their daily menu and beverage choicesWash kitchen trays and ensure the kitchen, pantry and all kitchen equipment, including refrigerators/ ovens and benches, are kept clean.Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, detail dusting, glass cleaning are all part of kitchen cleaning to support the comfort of our residents Continued compliance to Infection Control proceduresAssist the Laundry team by taking the trolleys to the laundry, washing, drying, pressing, folding and return of residents laundry to their room Classifications for this position will range from IN13 - IN14 ($47,694 - $52,223 per annum pro rata)
Your Contribution Food Handling Certificate (essential) HLTFSE001Experience in cleaning, and food and beverage handling/preparation (preferably in an aged care setting)Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary teamHighly developed communication skillsPrevious experience in a hospital and/or residential facility would be highly desirableCurrent National Criminal History Check and NDIS Check, or willing to obtain What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvement About Berengarra Berengarra, a new multi storey 90 bed state of the art residential aged care facility comprises 60 mainstream and 30 Aged Persons' Mental Health (APMH) beds designed to deliver contemporary best practice person centered care. Berengarra compliments a suite of existing St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's residential facilities. You will be a part of a dedicated, dynamic and forward thinking team that comes together for a common goal, the care of our residents.
Berengarra welcomed its first residents in March, with a planned staggered opening throughout 2021/2022 until the facility is at capacity.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details:Caroline Gillam. ****** Alternate Contact:Closing Date:28 July 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ****** View Reconciliation Action Plan
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