Food Service Assistant - Coppin Centre Melbourne

Part time and casual opportunitiesJoin a caring, values-driven organisationJoin a progressive & supportive teamWant to be the one to make a positive impact in the lives of older people every day. Then Royal Freemasons is for you! Experience the rewards of making a difference in older people’s lives by showing compassion and care.The OpportunityThe Royal Freemasons community is seeking experienced and motivated Food Services Assistants (FSAs) to join our dedicated team at our Coppin Centre Residential Aged Care Facility, located in Melbourne.As a Food Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality food and beverage services to our residents. You’ll ensure that each resident’s individual nutritional needs and preferences are met, contributing to their overall health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of meals.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in creating an enjoyable dining experience and values teamwork, respect, and compassion in every interaction.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure dining rooms are clean, well presented, and inviting for residents.Assist in the preparation, presentation, serving, and delivery of meals and beverages in line with the Food Safety Program.Ensure the correct meals are served to residents according to their dietary and specialised nutritional requirements.Maintain a high standard of customer service and professionalism when interacting with residents, families, and colleagues.Support the kitchen team with cleaning duties, including dishwashing, sanitising, and general kitchen hygiene.Adhere to all food safety, infection control, and workplace health and safety procedures.About YouPrevious experience working in a food services or hospitality environment (aged care or healthcare preferred).Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a team and follow directions.Compassionate, respectful, and resident-focused approach.Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays.Why Join Royal FreemasonsSupportive and inclusive team environment.Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of older Australians.Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.Key RequirementsIt is a mandatory requirement when working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Clearance or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Clearance, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of this role.All Aged Care workers are encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 (3 vaccines) and to receive the Flu-Vaccine, all successful applicants will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencement.Food Handling Certificate.How To ApplyIf you share our commitment to “People First – Committed to Care” and want to be part of a team that values kindness, respect, and quality, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.