Applications close : Wednesday 2 May 2018 at 5pm 

An exciting opportunity exists to assists the Chef in the delivery of catering services within Residential Care, ensuring that the food and nutrition needs of residents are being met. 

Summary of program and its objectives 

The Retirement and Ageing Division provides residential aged care services, independent living 

accommodation for people on low incomes, in home care and day and respite services for older people and people with disabilities. 

The Retirement, Ageing and Disability Strategic Plan 2015-2020 clusters around seven strategic priorities: 

financial security and sustainable livelihoods 

community building and social engagement 

ageing in a complex technological and information society 

wellbeing and care 

cognitive decline and dementia 

competition and the market 

a body of reliable knowledge to inform policy and practice. 

The Brotherhood aims to be the leader in aged care in Victoria, not only in the provision of quality services but also in undertaking research, policy development and advocating on behalf of our consumers and the sector. At the Brotherhood the focus is enabling older people who access our services to flourish. Our service model is based on person centred care and the Enhancing Capabilities Approach which ensures that older people experience a trusting environment that provides opportunities and choices that enable them to live the lives they value and maximise the older person’s independence and autonomy. This encompasses valuing diversity including cultural preferences, sexual orientation and gender identity. 

Residential Aged Care: Specialised facilities which provide accommodation and other types of support including healthcare support, dementia management and lifestyle and enrichment programs. These include: 

Sambell Lodge: 43 bed facility located in Clifton Hill (redevelopment to 115 bed facility) 

Sumner House: 43 bed facility located in Fitzroy. 

Main responsibilities of the role 

The Food Services Assistant assists the Chef in the delivery of catering services within Residential Care, ensuring that the food and nutrition needs of residents are being met. 

To meet the selection criteria, candidate will require:

demonstrated experience in working as a kitchen assistant 

current certificate in Food Safety Training 

proven ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet work requirements 

demonstrated ability to operate in a busy environment 

knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety requirements of a commercial kitchen environment 

good organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing demands 

understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood. 

This is a casual position and hours will be on an as required basis. 

Salary will be $20.78 - $21.59 per hour for casuals plus 25% casual loading, based on skills and experience plus superannuation. Attractive salary packaging provisions are available to increase take home pay. 

For further information about the role please view the Food Services Assistant position description (PDF, 270 kb) or phone Helen Page on 0419 352 871 . 

To apply 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and complete the screening questionnaire » 

Email written applications to: recruitment(at)bsl.org.au 

Applications Close: Wednesday, 2 May 2018 at 5pm 

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has a vision of an Australia free of Poverty. We embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation and gender identity to ensure our workforce is representative of the community that we work within. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people. We embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contribution to our organisation. Applicants should be aware that as required, we conduct police and working with children checks as we acknowledge the importance of Child Safety. 

Application process 

In making an application for a position at the Brotherhood all applicants must: 

read the position description 

provide a brief cover letter 

complete the application process as specified in the vacancy. Failure to complete the application process as specified in the vacancy may result in rejection of your application. 

provide a current resume outlining your work history, details of any relevant qualifications and licences and two referees, either current or most recent Manager. 

recommended applicants will be required to undertake Psychometric testing. Further assessments may include skills testing and presentations. 

Applicants not shortlisted for interview will be contacted as soon as practicably possible. 

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Police and Working With Children Checks 

The Brotherhood works with children, youth and vulnerable people and requires all staff to undertake a Police Check and, where applicable, a Working with Children check, prior to commencement. A person's criminal history does not automatically exclude an individual from working or volunteering at the Brotherhood. Police Checks are administered and paid for by the Brotherhood. 

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