At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with food prep, serving, and clean-up for our residents.
- Company: CraigCare, a trusted aged care provider for over 40 years.
- Benefits: Ongoing professional development, wellness programs, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and free parking available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must hold Food Handlers Certificate and have kitchen experience.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 $ per hour.
For over 40 years, CraigCare has been delivering clinical and relationship-based care that connects and enriches the lives of all of our residents, every single day. Our Vision is for older people to be connected to their community through wellness and excellent customer service. Our Mission is to care for our residents in a manner which enhances their quality of life within the community that they belong. We achieve this by providing the highest standard of aged care at all times which is delivered with honesty, warmth and respect. Our values guide everything we do on a daily basis and it is these values that make CraigCare the trusted aged care provider it is today.
We are seeking a Food Service Assistant (must hold food handlers certificate) for our Mornington Home to work on a Casual/Temp basis.
About the role
As a Food Service Assistant you will be responsible for assisting with food preparation, presentation, serving and clean-up of meals to our residents. You will bring a strong commitment to customer service and food safety. You will play an important role in committing to working safely within your team and promoting a positive outlook on the wellbeing of our residents.
What You Will Do
- Assist with monitoring and recording requirements of the Food Safety Program
- Contribute to a clean and safe working environment to ensure the safety of our residents, visitors and staff
- Ensure all Kitchen cleaning tasks meet CraigCare standards
- Understanding residents' special dietary requirements
- Understand and execute infection control initiatives
What You Will Bring
- Must hold Food Handlers Certificate
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role (medium to large Kitchen)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as a team player
- Flexibility to work varied shifts
- Previous experience in Kitchen operations
- Sound knowledge of Food Safety Standards
- Provide NDIS clearance, Rights to Work
Culture and Benefits
- Learning & development. With over 40 years’ experience, we have created a culture and environment for our staff to learn and grow with opportunity of ongoing professional development.
- Wellness Program. This includes a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, free to all employees and their families.
- Retail discounts. You can also take advantage of financial discount across major retail, hospitality and health outlets.
At CraigCare, we understand the immense value a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. We believe in creating an environment where individuals can feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and where everyone is respected and celebrated equally. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as from Indigenous Australians.
Free Parking: There is free parking in our carpark.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Food Services Assistant / Kitchen Hand employer: CraigCare
CraigCare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff, offering a supportive work culture in the heart of Mornington. With over 40 years of experience in aged care, employees benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, a comprehensive wellness program, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while enjoying perks like free parking and retail discounts.
