Aged Care Food Services Assistant - Meaningful, Flexible

Respect; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits for living,

Training and development pathways

Supportive leaders onsite

Friendly, down-to-earth workplace

Long-term career in aged care

Job summary

Respect is Australia’s largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, offering a supportive, not-for-profit workplace where every resident is treated with dignity.

As a Casual Food Services Assistant you will work with our Chef or Cook to prepare and serve meals, maintain food safety standards, and keep kitchen and dining areas running smoothly across a range of shifts, weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Food Handling Course.
• Current National Police Check & NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Previous experience in residential aged care food services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu planning to reflect residents’ needs and dietary requirements.
• Prepare, serve, and present meals and refreshments in line with the Food Safety Program.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, including cleaning and safe food handling practices.
• Monitor and record food safety requirements, including temperatures and goods received.
• Deliver meals with a friendly, respectful approach and report concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Food Handling Course

National Police Check & NDIS WC

Job description

Respect is Australia’s largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, offering a supportive, not-for-profit workplace where every resident is treated with dignity.

As a Casual Food Services Assistant you will work with our Chef or Cook to prepare and serve meals, maintain food safety standards, and keep kitchen and dining areas running smoothly across a range of shifts, weekdays and weekends.