Cleaning Services Assistant / Food Services Assistant

Respect/Mclean Care; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for

Meals and accommodation stipend $2,650

Training and development pathways

Friendly, down-to-earth workplace

Job summary

Respect in Oakey is seeking a Cleaning Services Assistant / Food Services Assistant for our CWA House aged care home. You will help residents feel comfortable and at home by cleaning rooms and supporting meal service with a resident-focused approach.

This role involves cleaning and food service duties, flexibility for weekends and varying shifts, and working on-site in a supportive, value-driven team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential aged care, cleaning or food services preferred.
• Completion of a Food Handling Course, or willingness to obtain one.
• Knowledge of infection control, hygiene and food safety requirements.
• Current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise resident rooms, bathrooms and shared spaces per infection control standards.
• Maintain lounges, dining rooms, corridors and staff areas.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Dispose of waste and manage linen per hygiene rules.
• Assist with meal preparation, service and kitchen hygiene.
• Deliver meals with a resident-focused approach and report concerns to nursing staff.

Skills

Cleaning

Food safety

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Residential Aged Care

Following Respect’s acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter — bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia. As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• $27.77 per hour + applicable penalties + superannuation
• Meaningful work where you can see the difference you make every day
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career
• Supportive leaders and a collaborative team environment
• Training and development pathways
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, plus a further $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation (where applicable)

About the Role

Our Residential Aged Care home, CWA House in Oakey, provides a warm, supportive and resident-focused environment where exceptional care and genuine connection come together.

As a Cleaning Services Assistant / Food Services Assistant, you will play an important role in helping residents feel comfortable, safe and truly at home.

No two days are the same, and depending on operational requirements, your duties may include a combination of cleaning and food services.

Cleaning Services

• Clean and sanitise resident rooms, bathrooms and shared living areas in line with infection control standards
• Maintain the cleanliness of lounges, dining rooms, corridors, staff areas and other common spaces
• Safely use, handle and store cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
• Dispose of waste and manage linen in accordance with hygiene and safety requirements
• Follow cleaning schedules and procedures to maintain consistent, high-quality standards
• Help create a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, families and visitors

Food Services

• Support meal preparation and menu requirements in line with residents’ needs, preferences and dietary requirements
• Prepare, serve and present meals and refreshments in accordance with the Food Safety Program
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safe food handling
• Monitor and record food safety requirements, including food temperatures and goods received
• Deliver meals and refreshments with a friendly, respectful and resident-focused approach
• Report any food, beverage or dietary concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge or relevant team member

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you are:

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Caring, respectful and committed to supporting older people
• Flexible and willing to work weekends and varying shifts as required
• Able to follow cleaning, infection control and food safety procedures
• A good communicator who can understand and follow instructions
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a supportive team
• Physically capable of undertaking the duties associated with cleaning and food services

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in residential aged care, cleaning, hospitality or food services
• Completion of a Food Handling Course, or willingness to obtain one
• An understanding of infection control, hygiene and food safety requirements
• A current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year for living expenses such as rent, mortgage, groceries and bills and a further $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation (where applicable)
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite and accessible
• A friendly and down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunities to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care
• The chance to be part of a growing, purpose-driven organisation