Kitchen Assistant / Support Services Worker
Job No:
S3731
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Symes Grove Residential Aged Care - Taigum, QLD
About the Position
The landscaped gardens of Symes Grove have a number of outdoor recreational areas for activities, entertaining visitors or a sunny walk in the afternoon. The residence is conveniently located close to neighbourhood shops and is on a public transport route. The community benefits from having an onsite laundry and full commercial kitchen, providing freshly prepared meals served in the dining areas, catering for special dietary needs and meals to mark special occasions or cultural events.
We are currently looking for casual Support Service Workers to join our kitchen team, covering both planned and unscheduled leave. This may include shifts at short notice and on weekends so flexibility is essential. The role’s overall purpose is to assist the cook/chef in the preparation and serving of meals for residents. You will also be responsible for the cleaning of designated kitchen utensils and areas, and, in conjunction with other roles in the facility, encourage physical and social independence; support a safe home-like environment and safeguard the dignity and privacy of residents.
About You
As a motivated and skilled Food Services Assistant/Kitchen Hand, you will offer the following abilities and experience:
- Assisting with meal preparation and service
- Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy and ensuring Food Safety Guidelines are adhered to
- Support senior staff with special occasion requests including birthdays
- Menu planning and commitment to dietary requirements
- Operation of Food Service equipment in-line with instructions
- Confident communicator who can maintain professional boundaries with clients and their families
- Experience working within designated timeframes
- An open and enthusiastic manner with a commitment to working with elderly people
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
With a professional manner and friendly disposition, you must be willing and able to work all shifts as required, sometimes at short notice and on weekends.
The following will also be required of successful applicants:
- Previous experience in food preparation within a Residential or Commercial environment
- Understanding of Infection Control/Bacterial hazards and Safe Food Handling
- Physical capability of meeting the requirements of the role
- A current National Police Certificate
- A Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) will be highly regarded
What We Offer
Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:
- A safe, professional environment with a dedicated team of management and staff
- Working close to home in Taigum and providing care and support to the older generation in your community
- Consistent and ongoing opportunities to learn, grow and develop skills
- A balance of work, study and other commitments with casual hours
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working within an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
JOB NUMBER S3731
For further information please contact
Sharon Marsden on07 3623 6901
Applications close Friday 7th December 2018
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About Us
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.
Anglicare has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs and is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout Southeast Queensland.
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