Food Services Assistant

About the role

Respect, Regional Australia's largest aged care provider, is hiring a Food Services Assistant for its Lyndoch Living facility. You will work alongside the Chef or Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, keeping food safety standards high and the kitchen and dining areas clean, organised and welcoming. This is a casual position on a rotating roster.

Key responsibilities

• Support menu planning to reflect residents' needs, preferences and dietary requirements.
• Prepare, serve and present meals and refreshments in line with the Food Safety Program.
• Maintain hygiene standards, including general cleaning and safe food handling.
• Monitor and record food safety requirements, such as temperatures and goods received.
• Deliver meals with a friendly, respectful approach and report any food or beverage concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.

Required profile

• Completion of a Food Handling Course.
• Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous experience in residential aged care food services.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive workplace with meaningful work.
• Opportunities to build a long-term career in aged care.
• Salary packaging with up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation.