Food Service Assistant / Cafe, VMCH - Berwick

  • Berwick, VIC, Australia, 3806
  • Casual
  • Café and FSA casual opportunities at VMCH, Berwick
  • Great culture with fun, friendly team and supportive environment 
  • Join Aged Care and enjoy excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits

About the role 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated staff experienced in food services to bring joy to our resident’s day. As a Food Services Assistant and Café Specialist, you will focus on delivering high-quality catering that meets nutritional needs, hydration requirements, and individual preferences, including any special dietary considerations.

Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:

  • Perform basic food preparation tasks and cooking basic meals. 
  • Prepare, present and serve / deliver food and refreshments, ensuring awareness of special needs for modified diets
  • Plate and present food in an appealing manner and to a high-quality visual standard according to individual requirements

Requirements 

  • Food Safety Certificate Level I (HLTFSE001) or progression towards the completion of a Food Safety Certificate
  • Previous experience working in a food services environment and/or at an aged care facility 
  • Patience; common sense and a strong ethos of client service
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work within a team and to work with minimum supervision
  • Availability to work both day and afternoon shift

 Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

  • Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
  • Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Flexible shifts and work-life balance
  • Opportunities across aged care, disability, retirement living, and community services

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

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.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, and Australian Criminal History Check. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

 

 

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