Casual Aged Care Kitchen Assistant — Nutritious Meals

Respect Group; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for liv

Meals and holiday accommodation where

Casual shifts for work-life balance

Training and development opportunities

Supportive leaders and team culture

Job summary

Respect Group in Gunnedah is seeking a Casual Food Services Assistant at Mackellar House to prepare, serve and present meals supporting residents’ health and wellbeing. The role requires flexibility across weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

You will join a kitchen team, follow food safety standards, adapt menus to dietary needs, and help create a welcoming dining experience with warmth and care. This casual role offers valuable experience in residential aged care.

Qualifications

• Food handling certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in food services, ideally within residential aged care.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Friendly, reliable and caring with teamwork and weekend flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Support menu planning and present meals with care, warmth and attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and dining environment, following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor and record food temperatures, deliveries and other food safety requirements.
• Create a welcoming dining experience while working closely with the kitchen and care teams to address residents’ needs.

Skills

Food handling

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Respect Group in Gunnedah is seeking a Casual Food Services Assistant at Mackellar House to prepare, serve and present meals supporting residents’ health and wellbeing. The role requires flexibility across weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

You will join a kitchen team, follow food safety standards, adapt menus to dietary needs, and help create a welcoming dining experience with warmth and care. This casual role offers valuable experience in residential aged care.