Food Services Assistant - Melrose Hostel
Job no: 492894
Work type: Part Time
Location: Pendle Hill
Categories: Retirement Villages
About Us
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Food Services Assistant - Melrose Hostel to join our team at Melrose Hostel in our Sydney Region.
Duties will include (but not limited to): -
- Preparation evening meals as resident’s requests
- Planning for resident’s special requests and dietary needs, as well as likes and dislikes
- Participating and maintaining the HACCP program continually striving for improvement
- Maintain clean and tidy kitchen, include clean-up of spills and hazard prevention
- Report and defects or maintains requirements
- Keep up to date with latest food safety, handling and equipment standards
- Follow required hygiene guidelines as per HACCP
- Will to complete Food Safety Training as per food safety standards, will to complete Senior First Aide Certificate
- Work as team member as per UPA values and have good communication skills
We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.
What you will need
- Willingness to adapt to meet the resident's needs and requirements
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and respect and treat the residents with dignity
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy
Why work for us
- Competitive pay with salary packaging options (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax-free)
- Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Flexible working arrangements for a great work/life balance
- Ongoing workplace education and support
- Make a real difference to your community and residents' lives!
Pre-employment screening
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to complete the following:
- National Criminal History Check
- Pre-Employment Checks
- Vaccination in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in Australia.
If you wish to apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted.
For more information about the role, please contact recruitment@upa.org.au
To learn more about UPA and explore our current job opportunities, visit our website at www.upa.org.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
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