We're Hiring!

Are you experienced in aged care catering and looking to make a meaningful difference? Respect Aged Care are currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Food Services Assistants to join our dedicated hospitality team in Tyler Village, Tasmania. We’re looking for someone who is reliable and available to work across a range of shifts, Monday to Sunday. If you're passionate about supporting older Australians and delivering high-quality service, we want to hear from you!

About us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

About the Role: Under the direction of the Chef/Cook, the Food Services Assistant is responsible to contribute to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Food Safety Program (FSP); and the provision of a variety of quality food and beverages to meet the resident’s individual needs and preferences.

Key Duties:

• Contribute to menu planning to meet the resident’s needs and preferences.
• Preparation, serving, presentation and delivery of food and refreshments in accordance with the FSP.
• General cleaning in accordance with the FSP.
• Assist with the monitoring and recording requirements of the FSP. Examples include recording temperatures and receipting goods.
• Ensures the friendly and timely delivery of meals and refreshments to all residents.
• Report any concerns/difficulties experienced with care recipients in relation to food and beverages to the Registered Nurse In Charge

Essential Requirements:

• Food Handling Course.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Experience in residential aged care food services.
• To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Additional Benefits:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Competitive salary and entitlements
• Not-for-profit salary packaging incentives
• Career development and growth pathways
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians

Salary range: $57,000 – $62,000 (plus superannuation)