Aged Care Food Service Officer — Growth & Purpose

Opal Healthcare; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opal Healthcare Academy

Scholarship opportunities up to $15,0

Dedicated mentoring & career programs

Supportive environment

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Food Service Officer to support meal service across our care communities. You will help set up dining areas, serve meals and beverages, and maintain clean kitchen and service areas while following food safety procedures.

You will contribute to a warm, respectful dining experience for residents, with weekend/public holiday penalty rates and 12% superannuation. Previous food services or aged care experience is desirable; training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food services, catering, hospitality, kitchen hand work or aged care is desirable.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, infection control and hygiene practices.
• A friendly, respectful and compassionate approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to follow procedures, prioritise tasks and maintain attention to detail in a busy environment.
• Willingness to complete required training and comply with organisational policies and aged care standards.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, NDIS, and National Police Check

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, serve and deliver meals, snacks and refreshments in line with resident dietary requirements and preferences.
• Set up and clear dining rooms, serveries and meal trolleys for each service period.
• Support basic food preparation, plating and portion control under direction.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised kitchen, dining and food service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays and equipment using approved procedures.
• Follow the Food Safety Program, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules, stock rotation and safe food handling practices.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families and team members to support a positive mealtime experience.
• Report hazards, maintenance issues, food service concerns or resident feedback to the relevant supervisor.

Skills

Experience in food services

Hospitality skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Pre-employment checks readiness

Tools

Food Safety Program

Job description

Joslin SA 5070, Australia •

Joslin Manor Care Community, 251 Payneham Road, Joslin, South Australia, Australia •

Gawler Hillside Care Community, 2 Duffield St, Gawler East, South Australia, Australia •

Posted Thursday 24 September 2026 at 2:30 pm

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do."
That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values ofCompassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence reflect thatCAREis at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

• $30.54 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent Part-Time opportunities

As a Food Service Officer, you will work as part of a supportive hospitality team to assist with meal service. You will help set up dining areas, serve meals and beverages, clean kitchen and service areas, follow food safety procedures, and contribute to a warm and respectful dining experience for residents.

What we offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• A supportive and values-driven environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day.
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with residents and contribute to their dining experience.
• Stable employment within a growing and essential industry.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, present, serve and deliver meals, snacks and refreshments in line with resident dietary requirements and preferences.
• Set up and clear dining rooms, serveries and meal trolleys for each service period.
• Support basic food preparation, plating and portion control under direction.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised kitchen, dining and food service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays and equipment using approved procedures.
• Follow the Food Safety Program, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules, stock rotation and safe food handling practices.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families and team members to support a positive mealtime experience.
• Report hazards, maintenance issues, food service concerns or resident feedback to the relevant supervisor.

About you

• Previous experience in food services, catering, hospitality, kitchen hand work or aged care is desirable.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, infection control and hygiene practices.
• A friendly, respectful and compassionate approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to follow procedures, prioritise tasks and maintain attention to detail in a busy environment.
• Willingness to complete required training and comply with organisational policies and aged care standards.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, NDIS, and National Police Check

Apply now to become an essential part of our care community with Opal HealthCare.

Job details

Job family Catering

Pay type Hourly

Glen Osmond Grove Care Community, 550 Portrush Road, Glen Osmond, South Australia, Australia,

Everard Park SA 5035, Australia,

Joslin SA 5070, Australia,

Glen Osmond SA 5064, Australia,

Joslin Manor Care Community, 251 Payneham Road, Joslin, South Australia, Australia,

Gawler Hillside Care Community, 2 Duffield St, Gawler East, South Australia, Australia,