Applications for the role below will close on Thursday 26 June at 5:00pm

Tweed Community Support Inc is the Meals on Wheels provider for the Tweed Heads and Tweed Coast area of northern NSW. We are a locally run and managed team of dedicated staff and volunteers that are passionate about providing an unparalleled level of service and support for older members of our community that wish to remain in their own home as long as possible.

Our small team is seeking a person to assist with the ordering and packing of our frozen meals for distribution to our many clients in the area. This is a part-time role that requires a lot of physical mobility.

JOB TITLE: Packing Room Assistant

JOB TYPE: Part-Time

JOB PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: Manage client meal orders and arrange into groups according to delivery run schedule for delivery by volunteers. Manage stock levels and order stock as required.

LOCATION: Meals on Wheels Tweed, Turnock Street, Kingscliff NSW 2487

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Chris Watt

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pack client meal orders as per daily packing sheet

Ensure that correct food handling techniques are always employed

Comply with the requirements of our Food Safety Management Plan including recording of all temperature checks, stock rotation and personal hygiene

Receive, check and store menu items in accordance with our Food Safety Management Plan

Manual unload and transfer of stock items from delivery truck to freezer space

Prepare stock orders in consultation with service manager or supervisor

Monitor stock control and stock rotation

Ensure adherence to cleaning schedule for all equipment and premises

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

Good verbal and written communication skills

Experience in using computer database programs

Flexibility to work extended hours if required

Ability to unload delivery trucks in a timely manner, physical strength and mobility essential

Ability and desire to work as part of a small friendly team

Ability to work unsupervised

Commitment to best practice in food safety

Current driving licence

Clear National Police check

Tweed Community Support requires all employees to be vaccinated for COVID and influenza

Desired:

A willingness to learn new skills in, or have an established understanding of:

Food handling in an Aged Care setting

Therapeutic diets for older persons

Texture modified meals for persons suffering with swallowing difficulty

PERFORMANCE GOALS:

Complete administration tasks on time

Liaise with clients, suppliers, volunteers and other staff professionally

Ensure workspace is always clean and presentable

Economical, safe and hygienic work practices in the selection, service and packing of menu items deemed suitable for our client group that consists of frail aged and disabled clients

WORKING CONDITIONS:

4 days per week initially at a minimum of 5 hours per day (20 hours per week)

The role can be physically demanding with a requirement for lifting, carrying and reaching

The role requires standing for long periods to pack and arrange meals

Small team of friendly staff with a happy and supportive culture

COMPENSATION:

Award wage based on Social Community Housing and Disability (SCHADS) Modern award

SACS Employee Level 2 pay point 1 ($33.41 per hour)

Access to generous FBT concessions following successful completion of probationary period of three (3) months

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

It is a requirement that all employees have a clear National Police Check report. This will be conducted by Meals on Wheels Tweed for the successful applicant.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

Please provide a resume listing your previous roles and experience as well as names of suitable referees, and a cover letter addressing the essential job requirements.

Applications received without these items will not be considered.