At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with food preparation and meal service in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Southern Cross Care, a leading charitable aged care provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, salary packaging, and a focus on your wellbeing.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while building your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in food handling and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 14.4 - 17.6 $ per hour.
Permanent Part Time 31 Hours per fortnight
Week 1; Tuesday - 4.30pm to 8.00pm; Friday - 7.30am to 2.00pm
Week 2; Friday - 7.30am to 2.00pm; Saturday - 4.30pm to 8.00pm
Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits. Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.
About the role
As a Food Service Assistant, you will support the delivery of high-quality catering services to our residents. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment while adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. You play an important role in creating a positive dining experience by helping deliver meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences in a welcoming and comfortable setting.
About you
- Previous experience in food handling or in kitchen roles
- Clear communication skills in English, especially when interacting with older people
- Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently
- A basic understanding of how to support residents living with dementia
- A respectful, team-oriented approach aligned with our values of Service, Courage, and Compassion
About us
Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay. When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.
Food Services Assistant in Victor Harbor employer: Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.
Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, fostering professional growth and development for its employees. With a focus on delivering high-quality IT services across multiple sites, the company offers unique opportunities to lead innovative projects while contributing to a mission-driven organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in the community. Employees benefit from a strong commitment to work-life balance and a culture that values teamwork and excellence.
Contact Details:
Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. Recruitment Team
