Compassionate Food Service Assistant - Aged Care Dining

John Curtin Aged Care; Creswick; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

John Curtin Aged Care in Creswick, VIC is seeking a dedicated Food Services Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will support safe, timely meal and refreshment services, working closely with Chefs and care staff to create a welcoming dining experience for residents.

The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and person-centred service, with duties spanning tray delivery, dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining food service areas in a busy aged care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or hospitality.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and infection prevention.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Police Check and NDIS Check are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to residents according to service schedules.
• Deliver meal trays to residents' rooms, ensuring correct meals.
• Provide morning and afternoon tea service.
• Assist residents during meals with dignity and respect.
• Clean and sanitise dining areas and food service equipment.
• Follow food safety, hand hygiene and infection control requirements.
• Collaborate with Chefs and Care Team to support meal service.

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

John Curtin Aged Care in Creswick, VIC is seeking a dedicated Food Services Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will support safe, timely meal and refreshment services, working closely with Chefs and care staff to create a welcoming dining experience for residents.

The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and person-centred service, with duties spanning tray delivery, dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining food service areas in a busy aged care setting.