Food Services Team Leader

There to care. Here for good. 

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Ingle Farm team as a Food Services Team Leader and contribute to the wellbeing of our residents.

Here at Helping Hand we’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you. 

Based in Ingle Farm Residential Care Home, as our Food Services Team Leader, you will be responsible for planning and organising the preparation and cooking of food for all residents.

The Food Services Team Leader possesses sound knowledge of menu planning and estimating food requirements including providing for special dietary needs, integrated with nutrition and hospitality management principles. 

You’ll also make an impact by:

• Coordinating effective meal planning, delivery and ongoing evaluation of hospitality services to residents in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Planning and providing a range of catering services as required by the Hotel Services Site Manager including special events and functions
• Ensuring that all catering equipment is maintained according to standards and arranges for repair, purchase or replacement in liaison with the Hotel Services Site Manager
• Assisting the Hotel Services Site Manager to ensure cost effective service delivery is obtained through sound budgetary planning and monitoring of ongoing operational costs

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Community Food Services
• Demonstrated experience in a Commercial Kitchen
• Demonstrated understanding of Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
• Ability to supervise staff and promote teamwork
• Demonstrated knowledge of textured modified foods and special dietary needs 
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening or be willing to obtain one. 

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Please click the link below to view the position description:
Food Services Team Leader Position Description

 Pay rate: $38.31 per hour (plus Super)

Why Helping Hand?

Here at Helping Hand we truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are

At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strengths.

• We are where you are

Helping Hand operates in over 20 communities across South Australia, where we were born and where our roots will always be.

• We care how you are

Be part of a kind, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply. 

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Recruitment team at careers@helpinghand.org.au

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.