• Casual Position
• Mulgrave Location
• Excellent Salary Packaging Benefits

About the role:

The Food Services Assistant is responsible for supporting the provision of high quality catering services that meet the nutritional and hydration needs, special requirements and preferences of our residents in an effective and efficient way.

Key responsibilities

• Perform basic food preparation tasks including cooking of basic meals under supervision;
• Cleaning of food preparation and consumption areas, cooking equipment and utensils;
• Serving and delivery of meals in accordance with menu plans, dietary requirements and resident choice; and
• Manage resources efficiently this includes stock control, following maintenance schedules, use of equipment.

You will have:

• Food Safety Certificate Level I or II or 2 or progression towards the completion of a Food Safety Certificate;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, employees and volunteers; patience; common sense and an understanding of client service;
• The ability and commitment to work as part of a team; and
• Previous experience working in a food services environment is desirable.

About Us:

Through our passion and commitment to everyday people, Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) works in partnership with people of all ages and abilities. From all faiths and backgrounds, to achieve their goals, remain connected to their community and maintain independence.

We’re a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing services to 7,600 people across Victoria. Ask anyone at VMCH and you’ll find we’re driven by wanting to achieve outcomes that enhance the lives of older Australians, people with disability, families and carers.

We have a long history in listening to what people want and need. By making sure we can deliver services to match those needs, we can offer greater choice and opportunity to our customers. We want to help build compassionate and sustainable communities, so everyone is included.

Today we offer services that cover affordable housing options, residential aged care, retirement living, home community and disability services and specialist education. We’re an agile organisation constantly improving how we do things.

Our organisation is committed to being an employer of choice and provides employees with:

• A Supportive Working Environment & Workplace Culture
• Ongoing Professional Development & Career Pathways
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Purposeful & Meaningful Work
• Salary Packaging Benefits

To review the position description, please click the link below:  Food Services Assistant Position Description.pdf

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.

Applications close: Tuesday 12 June 2018, 11:30pm

Permission to conduct a criminal records check and Evidence of Australian Work Rights will be required.

If you have been a citizen or a permanent resident of a country other than Australia or have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, you may need to provide a copy of your international police check before an offer of employment can be made.