Aged Care Kitchen Assistant | Meal Service & Hygiene

CraigCare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on retail, hospitality, and

Friendly team environment

Job summary

CraigCare Pascoe Vale VIC is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support our aged care dining services in a casual/temporary capacity. The role emphasizes food safety, team collaboration, and delivering a positive dining experience for residents.

Ideal candidates have kitchen or hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends. NDIS or Police checks may be required, and work rights in Australia are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, hospitality, or food service experience.
• Sound knowledge of food safety practices; Food Safety Certificate preferred.
• Positive, team-focused, and customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, presentation, and meal service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Support the monitoring and recording of Food Safety Program requirements.
• Complete cleaning and sanitization tasks in line with CraigCare standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional service to residents.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Communication

Flexible roster

Job description

CraigCare Pascoe Vale VIC is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support our aged care dining services in a casual/temporary capacity. The role emphasizes food safety, team collaboration, and delivering a positive dining experience for residents.

Ideal candidates have kitchen or hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends. NDIS or Police checks may be required, and work rights in Australia are essential.