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Food Services Assistant
- Preston, VIC, Australia, 3072
- Part time
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 5000 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 - Preston
- 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 are seeking a friendly, reliable, and customer-focused Food Services Assistant to join our team in the small café within our aged care facility in Preston. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys creating a warm, welcoming experience while delivering high-quality food and coffee to residents, families, and visitors.
A key part of this position is preparing and serving café-style beverages, so barista experience is essential, along with a passion for great coffee and excellent customer service. You’ll play an important role in bringing a sense of connection and enjoyment to our community each day.
This is a part-time position (16 hours per week) with a consistent roster:
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
- 10:00am – 2:00pm
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love interacting with people, and take pride in your work, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in a supportive and rewarding setting.
You will:
- 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)
- Barista experience essential
- Are 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!
