Food Services Assistant/Housekeeper

Casual @Estia Health
  • 147-151 David St, Dandenong VIC, Australia View on Map

Job Detail

  • Position  Food Services Assistant

Job Description

Join our Estia Health family in delivering exceptional care and support to our 8000 plus residents in one of our 70+ homes. At Estia Health, we are a place where everyone belongs with a purpose to enrich and celebrate life together.

It’s our people that make the difference, which is why we offer a caring, people-centered workplace where employees are valued and empowered with opportunities to learn and grow.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

Estia Health Dandenong is located close to Dandenong hospital, public transport and a vibrant multicultural shopping area and offers choice of care and services to the local community.

About the roles
Estia Health Dandenong are looking for experienced Food Services Assistant’s (Kitchenhands) and Housekeepers (Cleaners and Laundry Attendants) to join our team on a Casual basis.

Food Services Assistant’s (Kitchenhands):

Shift Time:

6.30 am – 2.30 pm/7 am – 2 pm
1.30/2.30 pm – 8 pm
You’ll wake up each morning wanting to see people enjoy food as much as you do. Here’s what a typical day involves:

Prepping and serving food and drink.
Cleaning – you bring a sparkle to the place in more ways than one.
Changing up the menu. You’ll work with our team and residents to create exciting meals that cater to every individual.
Keeping records as part of our Food Safety Program.
Being active and on your feet for most of your shift.
You’ll be a real team player who has:

A real desire to make a difference in people’s lives
Experience in kitchen work (aged care is a bonus)
Great time management and planning skills
Completed the Basic Food Handling Course
Housekeepers (Cleaners and Laundry Attendants):

Shift Time:

9 am – 1/1.30 pm, 7.30 am – 3 pm (Weekdays)
7 am – 12 pm (Weekends)
In this busy role, you’ll:

Take pride in ensuring a clean, hygienic and safe home for our residents to enjoy everyday
Be a valued team member delivering to highest standards of cleanliness and safety, you’ll make a positive difference to the presentation of, and service within, the home
Join a fun and dedicated team of aged care professionals who strive to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents
You’ll be a team player who:

Has excellent attention to detail where the delivery of health and hygiene standards are critical and a commitment to Work, Health and Safety principles is a must
Is positive, warm, empathetic and has a can-do approach to excel in this valued role
Implements and manages a hygiene maintenance system of auditing and site inspections for the home to assist in delivering operational excellence
About Estia Health

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of changing the way we offer aged care. If this is you, Apply Now!

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: It is a condition of employment that you will be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks.