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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Hawthorn ( Manningtree Café) 

At Uniting AgeWell, we empower our staff to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in their local communities. As part of our team, you’ll receive:

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

We’re currently seeking an experienced and motivated Food Service Assistant (Barista) to join our friendly team at the onsite café at Manningtree Retirement Village in Hawthorn.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our residents and visitors, serving high-quality barista-style coffee and light meals with a smile. You will work as part of a dedicated hospitality team, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve barista-made coffee, tea, and beverages
• Assist with light meal service, food preparation, and general kitchen duties
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas
• Provide friendly and respectful service to residents, visitors, and staff
• Follow all food safety and infection control procedures
• Contribute to resident’s quality of life and nutrition and hydration well-being through the provision of quality food services
• Maintain routine and variable cleaning schedules for food preparation and food service areas in accordance with the requirements of the Food Safety Program
• You will be organised and keen to serve, you appreciate and respond to resident needs by listening and communicating well, escalating any concerns as needed, whilst ensuring resident privacy and dignity is always maintained

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you: 

• Completion of a Basic Food Handlers Certificate (preferred)
• A friendly and reliable attitude
• Proven experience as a barista (essential)
• Previous experience in a hospitality or aged care setting (preferred)
• known for your caring and compassionate nature
• Have the initiative and ability to work without supervision
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Food Services Assistant PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!