Food Services Assistant, VMCH - Ashwood at VMCH

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Meal Serving, Modified Diets, Client Service, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Food Safety

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

* Part time opportunities at our VMCH Ashwood site * Great culture with fun, friendly team and supportive environment * Join Aged care and enjoy Excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits Working at VMCH We know you are spoilt for choice in the evolving Aged Care industry, but here are just a few reasons why VMCH is the perfect workplace for you: * Our values underpin the work we do – Love, Joy, Hospitality and Courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do * Our services are as diverse as the people we support * We focus on providing our residents the personalised care they deserve Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with: * Excellent Salary Packaging benefits * A positive and supportive workplace culture * Ongoing professional development * Employee Assistance Program * Praise Program where we recognise and reward the terrific work of our staff 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: * Performing basic food preparation tasks and cooking basic meals. * Preparing, presenting and serving / deliver food and refreshments, ensuring awareness of special needs for modified diets * Plating and presenting food in an appealing manner and to a high-quality visual standard according to individual requirements Requirements * Food Safety Certificate Level I (HLTFSE001) or progression towards the completion of a Food Safety Certificate * 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 The successful incumbents will need to be available to work the below days and hours in either option 1 or option 2. Option 1 Week 1 & Week 2 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12pm to 6pm each day Option 2 Week 1 & Week 2 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6.30am to 2pm each day About us Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion 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. [https://careers.vmch.com.au/jobs.] To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, NDIS Worker Screening Check. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Responsibilities

Deliver catering services that meet the nutritional, hydration, and special dietary requirements of residents. Tasks include basic food preparation, cooking, and plating meals to a high visual standard.