Who We Are Employed by our community, to work for our community: engaging, educating, and empowering individuals, families, and our community in their journey to self-determination. MDAS has embarked on a commitment to become a leading Aboriginal organisation known for its ability to make a practical difference to client’s lives, families and our community. This is underpinned by our LORE which is the foundation stone of who we are, what we do and why we do it. Our organisation’s services, people and culture will be guided through strong leadership and engagement with community and MDAS teams. Our Purpose Healing, supporting, serving, and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region. Healthy, resilient, and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their very best selves and exercise true self determination. Caring for, strengthening, empowering, motivating and guiding our Mob. POSITION SUMMARY The Catering Assistant has a key role in the MDAS in-house catering program, and community Café servicing all MDAS Mildura sites. As MDAS has a variety of meetings, training courses, events and programs that require catering on a daily basis, the role of Catering Assistant was created to support this function. and within the requirements of any relevant Health Promotion programs and partnerships entered into. Key Responsibilities • Prepare food as per organisation catering requests within the required timeframes. • Comply with dietary restrictions and modified diets of staff and visitors and record temperatures of food as required • Prepare and presents food for catering purposes to comply with standards outlined in Food Safety Plan and Kosher standards • Prepare and serve coffee and other hot beverages for sale • Assist in the preparation of food for community events/functions as required • Other kitchen and service duties within capabilities as required • Customer Service and point of sale • Table service of meals • Maintain clean and tidy dining/kitchen areas, including sweeping and mopping floors and the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. • Wash dishes and equipment; maintains clean work benches and ensures equipment is stored appropriately and easy to access • Adhere to all requirements of Food Safety Program • Foster and maintain relationships with other agencies to benefit clients and the organisation. • Attend appropriate meetings and forums and participate in education programs to ensure the latest developments, research and treatment models are integrated into Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) practice. • Work collaboratively with internal partners to ensure streamlined intake, assessment, and referral processes. • Support values that respect historical and contemporary Aboriginal cultures so that Aboriginal people are recognised as having a special connection with the State. • Complies with relevant Quality Risk and Occupational Health and Safety laws, standards, safe work practices, policies and procedures and attend to all improvements & training opportunities. • Actively monitor and improve the quality and safety of care and services. • Assist with and support any internal or external audit processes. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Food Preparation Beverage Preparation Teamwork Minimum 3 years’ Experience with food preparation Minimum 3 years’ Experience in making barista coffee & Customer Service Experience working in a dynamic and diverse workplace Catering Assistant (Casual) Respect Cultural Diversity Qualification/s: Other Screening Requirements: Take action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve services. Food Handlers Certificate A current Driver’s License that allows you to drive in Australia. A current Employee Working with Children Check card. A current National Police Check. COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate & Booster information or a valid medical exemption. MDAS is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with MDAS is subject to satisfactory national police check and Working with Children Check in Victoria prior to commencement of paid or voluntary work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Simranjeet Kaur Arora on , quoting Ref No. 1259817.
