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Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefitsCasual positions availableSalary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually to maximise your take home payWe are looking for a dedicated Food Services Assistants to join our Pearl Supported Care Residential Care Team in Darwin, NT.About The RoleIn this position you will work as part of a cohesive team, undertaking general catering duties for the provision of high quality catering services.Daily Duties Include But Are Not Limited ToAssisting in the preparation, cooking, distribution and serving of all types of meals principally for residents but also for visitors, staff and for functionsObserving food safety, HACCP, quality and hygiene standards as well as adhering to SCC policies and proceduresMaintaining accurate relevant catering records including the monitoring and recording of food temperaturesReporting any feedback from residents on their satisfaction or otherwise for meals providedWorking positively and collaboratively with other staff to provide person centred food services and supports that is safe and effectiveSupporting each resident make their own food decisions, in conjunction with Nursing staff, to enable them to feel socially connectedAbout YouWe are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:Previous experience in a food handling roleSound best practice food handling skills as appropriate to the roleAdequate communication skills and a good level of English literacyAbility to speak in a manner that older people can understandSound manual handling skillsGood time management in order to manage own workload without direct supervision, to complete tasks within the allocated timeBasic understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behavioursAbout UsSouthern Cross Care is one of Australias leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.Enquiries:jan.marlborough@southerncrosscare.com.auApplications close:4pm on Monday 28th April 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr