Do you want to participate in creating the best team possible whilst making a positive difference to the lives of our residents? You can do this by joining us at St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) and become part of an iconic name within the growth sector of Aged Care.

We are currently seeking applications for Food Services Assistant / Kitchen Hand to join our SVCS Hawthorn facility. Locally known as Mary MacKillop Aged Care, and has become part of the SVCS family earlier in 2018. This facility is situated in the leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne, close to public transport and Campberwell Junction.

Due to our focus of continuity of care for our residents, we will offer no less than 3 shifts per week, spread across morning and afternoon/evening shifts, with a maximum of 76 hours per fortnight.

Successful applicants will share a genuine desire to care and assist residents with a strong person centred care focus and will need to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a similar role;
• An ability to provide a catering service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation;
• An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team;
• An understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• As a Food Services Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the food services department in the general preparation of resident meals. Some of the tasks involved in this role include:
• Providing an effective kitchen support service for residents and the facility;
• Assisting in the preparation and serving of meals;
• Setting tables, cleaning dishes and performing all cleaning duties required by the facility in a timely and efficient manner;
• Ensuring a safe environment of staff and residents.

As a valued employee of SVCS we can offer you:

• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision;
• A friendly team environment with a great community care spirit;
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service;
• Salary packaging option;
• No cost uniforms and training.

SVCS is a leading not-for-profit Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through 15 facilities and locations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. St Vincent’s has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years. The legacy entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder, Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire the service provided to our residents in a caring, friendly atmosphere, underpinned by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

You will be required to hold and maintain a National Criminal History Check at your own expense or be eligible to receive one prior to commencing.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity and also promote a smoke free work environment.

As part of St Vincent's Health Australia’s commitment to the federal government employment parity initiative, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.