At a Glance
- Tasks: Support food service delivery and enhance residents' wellbeing through meal preparation and customer service.
- Company: Join Uniting AgeWell, a values-driven organisation dedicated to supporting older people.
- Benefits: Above award pay, salary packaging, career pathways, and 24/7 employee support.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in food service, strong customer service skills, and ability to work in a team.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
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 5000 staff and 700 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care. Uniting AgeWell provides a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion.
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Strathdevon:
- Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
- Above award hourly rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual Leave loading
- Career pathways, education and training opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role: Support Food Service delivery at Uniting AgeWell Latrobe 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 areas
- Serving 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 visitors
- Provide feedback regarding residents’ likes and dislikes regarding menu planning and elevate any observations or concerns in residents' conditions
- Promote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friends
- Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise
About 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 setting
- Have availability to work either 6am - 2pm, 11am - 7pm and 1:30pm - 6:30pm
- Can work at a fast pace as part of a team
- Are experienced in customer service and provide excellent standard of service
- Have the initiative and ability to work without supervision
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
- Are 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 card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
Food Services Assistant employer: Uniting AgeWell Careers
Uniting AgeWell is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of older Australians through a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development while fostering a sense of community among our 5,000 staff members. Located in Victoria and Tasmania, our focus on the BEST philosophy—Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust—ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents and clients.
