Job Description
Full job description
Salary Packaging and tax benefits of up to $15,900 + $2650 in entertainment
New Enterprise Agreement, competitive rates, great conditions
Bolton Clarke winner of Employer of Choice Award 2023 - 2025
Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
The Location
Located next to the Bundaberg Golf Club in the subtropical Central Queensland town of Bundaberg, Bolton Clarke’s Fairways provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable residential environment.
The Role
The Food Services Assistant (know as Care Services Assistant at Bolton Clarke) plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person-centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice. Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals. Your responsibilities will be to provide care and support aligned with residents’ preferred daily routines with a strong focus on:
Meal choices and individual nutrition
Consideration of allergies and food intolerances
Enhancing the overall dining experience
Assist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferences
Prepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferences
Actively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes
Use empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience
Promote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respect
Prepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choices
Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information as required
Assist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework
Assist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required
To be successful, you will have:
Demonstrated customer service skills
A compassionate and caring attitude
Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)
Willingness to take direction from others
Reliability and shift flexibility
Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
Complete a police check
NDIS Worker Screen (or willingness to obtain)
Our Benefits
Career progression and development opportunities
We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year
Private health insurance discounts
Range of discounts (300+)
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Apply Now
Our application process takes less than 10 minutes. Click APPLY now.
Salary Packaging and tax benefits of up to $15,900 + $2650 in entertainment
New Enterprise Agreement, competitive rates, great conditions
Bolton Clarke winner of Employer of Choice Award 2023 - 2025
Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
The Location
Located next to the Bundaberg Golf Club in the subtropical Central Queensland town of Bundaberg, Bolton Clarke’s Fairways provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable residential environment.
The Role
The Food Services Assistant (know as Care Services Assistant at Bolton Clarke) plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person-centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice. Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals. Your responsibilities will be to provide care and support aligned with residents’ preferred daily routines with a strong focus on:
Meal choices and individual nutrition
Consideration of allergies and food intolerances
Enhancing the overall dining experience
Assist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferences
Prepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferences
Actively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes
Use empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience
Promote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respect
Prepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choices
Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information as required
Assist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework
Assist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required
To be successful, you will have:
Demonstrated customer service skills
A compassionate and caring attitude
Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)
Willingness to take direction from others
Reliability and shift flexibility
Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
Complete a police check
NDIS Worker Screen (or willingness to obtain)
Our Benefits
Career progression and development opportunities
We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year
Private health insurance discounts
Range of discounts (300+)
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Apply Now
Our application process takes less than 10 minutes. Click APPLY now.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Care Services Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Queensland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
