We are looking for enthusiastic and customer focused individuals with food service skills and experience to join our Aged Care team in this long service leave replacement position. This is a great entry level role to start your healthcare career.
Contract: Ongoing Part-Time, Various hours available, please specify your preference in your application
The Position:
This role works effectively as part of a cohesive team to ensure the provision of a first class food and beverage service to support the care of frail, elderly residents of Maddocks Gardens. The Food Services Assistant will work within the requirements of the BRHS Food Safety Plan and Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Care Standards for Residential Aged Care Services to support the delivery of food services in line with the Healthy Choices guidelines and individual dietary requirements.
A requirement of this role is availability to work over 7 days a week, including public holidays and flexibility to perform a variety of shifts.
Why should you apply?
- Enjoy a rewarding and diverse entry level role
- Expand your skills in a large and multifaceted organisation
- Work in an environment with exceptional safety standards
What you need:
- Current Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Previous experience in food preparation and/or service in Residential Aged Care is preferred.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
- An understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
- Physical capacity to undertake routine lifting and pushing.
Please see position description for additional key selection criteria.
About Maddocks Gardens:
Maddocks Gardens includes a mixture of permanent and respite care options, and a secure memory support unit that provides expert care for people with dementia. The aim of the facility is to allow residents to reside in a relaxed home environment that promotes independence and quality of life.
Interested? For more information on the position, please contact: Deb Eveleigh, Acting Executive Community Wellbeing and Aged Care on 5150 3324 or [email protected]
Applications close: Tuesday 30th September 2025. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Applications are to be submitted by selecting "Apply Now" and are to include:
- Cover letter
- Resume (including two recent referees)
- Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)
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