Support Worker -Catering 

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Permanent Part Time or Casual roles available with immediate start 
• Morning Shifts: 7:00 am  to 2:00 pm,  Afternoon Shifts: 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm

About the role

Calvary Kooyong opened in January, 2023, the precinct incorporates Calvary Bethlehem Hospital, a residential aged care facility, Huntly Suites, and an independent living facility, Hyson Apartments.

This is a rewarding role that will give you the opportunity to positively impact on the lives of our patients and residents. 

We currently have vacancies for General Services -  Catering  to join our team.

This role will provide support service delivery to Patients and Residents, under the direction of the Chef/Cook.

 Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs of each resident including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific as instructed by the Chef or Cook.
• Ensure environmental service standards are met and maintained, and the residents living environment is safe and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness
• Ensuring that all duties are worked in accordance with the National Food Safety Program at all times including completing food safety records and the prevention of cross contamination.
• Serve nutritious meals in well-presented manner and at the appropriate temperature
• Work with Care team to plate and deliver meals, ensuring familiarity with menus and the needs and preferences of individual residents within the facility
• Provide social and emotional support to all residents ensuring that care provision is holistic and person centred.
• Prepare trays and trolleys for each meal services as per the Calvary National Dining and Nutrition Guide
• Complete cleaning tasks in accordance with the cleaning schedule, filling in appropriate sign off sheets
• Ensure the appropriate chemicals are used safely and in accordance with SDS and cleaning schedules.
• Document resident’s requirements and any “exceptional” changes which occurs for the resident on shift
• Assist and support the Chef in ensuring adequate stocks of food products and related kitchen items

What You Bring:

• Food Handling Certificate (HLTFSE001 - Follow Basic Food Safety Practices)
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• Experience in working in Aged Care/Residential Care/Hospital Setting with strong infection control practises
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, patience, common sense and strong ethos of client service 
• Well developed prioritisation and organisational skills
• Ability to follow instruction, meet deadlines and multi-task

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.