ABOUT US

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, courage and hospitality aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you! Visit our careers page for other opportunities - https://careers.vmch.com.au/jobs/search
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated staff experienced in food services to bring joy to our resident’s day. As a Food Services Assistant your focus will be to deliver catering needs that meet nutritional and hydration needs, special requirements and preferences of our residents.

Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:

• Perform basic food preparation tasks and cooking basic meals.
• Prepare, present and serve / deliver food and refreshments, ensuring awareness of special needs for modified diets
• Plate and present food in an appealing manner and to a high-quality visual standard according to individual requirements

You are an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter who is eager to develop a career in aged care. To be considered for these roles, you will need:

• Food Safety Certificate Level I (HLTFSE001) or progression towards the completion.
• Previous experience working in a food services environment and/or at an aged care facility
• Patience; common sense and a strong ethos of client service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team and to work with minimum supervision
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and completed NDIS workers Orientation Modul