BaristaCatering Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Catering Assistant has a key role in the MDAS in-house catering program and community Café servicing all MDAS Mildura sites. As MDAS has a variety of meetings training courses events and programs that require catering
on a daily basis the role of Catering Assistant was created to support this function. and within the requirements of any relevant Health Promotion programs and partnerships entered into.


Key Responsibilities

Prepare food as per organisation catering requests within the required timeframes.
Comply with dietary restrictions and modified diets of staff and visitors and record temperatures of food as required
Prepare and presents food for catering purposes to comply with standards outlined in Food Safety Plan and Kosher standards
Prepare and serve coffee and other hot beverages for sale
Assist in the preparation of food for community events/functions as required
Other kitchen and service duties within capabilities as required
Customer Service and point of sale
Table service of meals
Maintain clean and tidy dining/kitchen areas including sweeping and mopping floors
and the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment.
Wash dishes and equipment; maintains clean work benches and ensures equipment is stored appropriately and easy to access
Adhere to all requirements of Food Safety Program
Foster and maintain relationships with other agencies to benefit clients and the
organisation.
Attend appropriate meetings and forums and participate in education programs to ensure the latest developments research and treatment models are integrated into Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) practice.
Work collaboratively with internal partners to ensure streamlined intake assessment and referral processes.
Support values that respect historical and contemporary Aboriginal cultures so that Aboriginal people are recognised as having a special connection with the State.
Complies with relevant Quality Risk and Occupational Health and Safety laws standards safe work practices policies and procedures and attend to all improvements & training opportunities.
Actively monitor and improve the quality and safety of care and services.
Assist with and support any internal or external audit processes.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Food Preparation
Beverage
Preparation
Teamwork

Minimum 3 years Experience with food preparation
Minimum 3 years Experience in making barista coffee & Customer Service
Experience working in a dynamic and diverse workplace
Catering Assistant (Casual)

Respect Cultural
Diversity
Qualification/s:
Other Screening
Requirements:
Take action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in
learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve services.
Food Handlers Certificate
A current Drivers License that allows you to drive in Australia.
A current Employee Working with Children Check card.
A current National Police Check.
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate & Booster information or a valid medical exemption.

MDAS is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with MDAS is subject to satisfactory national police check and Working with Children Check in Victoria prior to commencement of paid or voluntary work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.