Title: Catering Assistant
Bethania Gardens is a premium residential aged care facility that aims to provide only the highest quality of services to those seeking utmost care and comfort. Bethania Gardens, as part of the St Jude's Health Care Group, has more than four decades of experience operating within residential aged care, and we have come to know exactly what amenities and facilities are most valued by our residents and their families. Our extensive range of services and activities makes Bethania Gardens one of the most well-regarded aged care facilities in Brisbane.
Role Summary
The Catering Assistants at Bethania Gardens take responsibility for providing the absolute best practice services around food preparation and delivery, kitchen and dining room cleanliness, with a focus on food safety/hygiene and on the efficient delivery of delicious food to the residents.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Following food preparation instructions from the cook.
- Ensuring that the dining room and food service areas are clean and prepared.
- Monitoring compliance with the nutritional requirements of residents, according to individual dietary needs guides.
- Serving, plating and delivering food.
- Washing up, removing wastage and cleaning the kitchen and dining room.
- Ensuring that food supplies are stored at appropriate temperatures and with appropriate stock levels.
Skills, Attributes and Experience
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience working within residential facilities and be familiar with the various standards and procedures that are consistent within the aged care sector. They will have an understanding of the health and safety requirements associated with working with food within a healthcare environment and pay strict attention to detail as they work. They will also be able to work independently or as part of a small team, and will be happy taking direction from the Cook or Hospitality Manager. Our ideal candidate is passionate about what they do and enjoy playing a key role in the day-to-day lives of the residents at the facility.
Key selection criteria includes:
- Possesses the rights to work in Australia
- Possesses or willing to obtain an NDIS clearance
Bethania Gardens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.