This is a Food Service Assistant role with Medical and Aged Care Group based in Parkdale, VIC, AU Medical and Aged Care Group Role Seniority - junior More about the Food Service Assistant role at Medical and Aged Care Group Food Services Assistant Fixed Term Part Time, until July 2027 About us Medical & Aged Care Group (MAACG) is a family owned business. From humble beginnings in 1995, we've become one of Australia's leading privately owned companies providing aged care services. We have grown our business with a special focus on building relationships—both with our residents and their families, as well as staff. The result is a collection of homes within Victoria filled with vibrant and connected communities. We are devoted to creating a warm and friendly environment, staff and residents alike share a strong sense of family. At Parkdale Aged Care we pride ourselves on delivering the best care for our residents and firmly believe that happy staff equates to happy residents. This is a fabulous opportunity to work in our residential home with excellent support from management and high staff morale. About the Role The FSA is a valued team member who reports to the Chef of the Home and is responsible for preparation of meals for the residents, organising food orders, ensuring menus and specialised diets including supplements and texture modified foods are of a high standard. The FSA liaises with the internal staff, external suppliers as necessary and families as well as provides a high-quality dining experience for our residents. The FSA is responsible for supporting and providing a high standard of food safety in preparation and serving of meals and hospitality services in a residential aged care setting, including following directions from the Chef and performs regular audits of the kitchen ensuring safety with kitchen cleaning, storage of foods. About you You are a highly organised, energetic and self-motivated individual - someone who can manage their time and be flexible to the need and priority. You'll have a high level of teamwork with colleagues and empathy and compassion too. To be successful in this role you would need to possess the following: Essential skills and competencies: Teamwork with colleagues Friendly and positive personality Effective communication skills A passion for working in aged care setting Food Safety Certificate Computer and documentation skills Understanding of Hygiene and Safety practices in aged care Current police check Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Covid Vaccination Desirable Experience and Qualifications: Trade Certificate in Cookery or similar qualification Certificate II or III in Hospitality Experience in hospitality and residential aged care Food Services of at least 1 year An understanding of Aged Care Standards, continuous improvement, accreditation in Aged Care and AN-ACC requirement An understanding of Food Safety and OH&S in aged care If you have proven experience within a residential aged care setting or hospital environment providing care to the elderly, we offer a great team to work with and a supportive working environment and we want to hear from you! Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Medical and Aged Care Group team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Preparing meals for residents Organising food orders Ensuring high standards of food safety Key Strengths Teamwork with colleagues ️ Effective communication skills ️ Food Safety Certificate Trade Certificate in Cookery or similar qualification Certificate II or III in Hospitality Experience in hospitality and residential aged care Food Services of at least 1 year A Final Note: This is a role with Medical and Aged Care Group not with Hatch.
