Food Services Assistant at Workday

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Handling, Meal Preparation, Food Safety, Resident Interaction, Cleaning Duties, Dietary Needs, Communication Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Location: Mercy Place Bethlehem, 36-42 Specimen Hill Road, Golden Square Victoria 3555 Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Leanne Winning || LWinning@mercy.com.au All applications must be submitted online, applications via email cannot be considered. Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity: At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Food Services Assistant, you’ll create cherished moments each day. Meal Preparation: Assists in preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements and resident preferences. Food Safety: Follows food safety protocols to ensure hygiene and prevent contamination. Resident Interaction: Engages with residents during mealtime, providing companionship and support. Cleaning Duties: Cleans and maintains kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a tidy environment. Assisting with Dietary Needs: Works with dietitians to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences. Training and Compliance: Participates in training on food safety regulations and compliance standards. Collaboration: Works closely with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations. Feedback Collection: Gathers feedback from residents about meal quality and preferences for improvement What you’ll bring: You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: Food Handling Certification: Completion of food safety training or certification, often required by local health regulations is desirable. Experience: Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment, especially in aged care, is desirable. Knowledge of Dietary Needs: Understanding of nutritional requirements and dietary restrictions common in aged care. Communication Skills: Good verbal communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: Recent police check or NDIS clearance (Desirable) Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

As a Food Services Assistant, you will assist in preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements and engage with residents during mealtime. You will also follow food safety protocols and maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.