Dining Room Attendant

GSL; Queensland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Pay

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Social Club

Wellness partner

Recognition program

Great team environment

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is seeking a part-time Dining Room Attendant for Kerrisdale Gardens in Queensland. You will support dining service, attend to residents with care and hospitality, and help maintain a warm, homely dining environment in the afternoons.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and adherence to safety and dietary needs, with an above‑award pay framework and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Compassionate and patient approach to elder care.
• Hospitality or food handling qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear dining areas, keep area clean and presentable.
• Serve meals and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Assist residents with meal choices and provide support.
• Maintain infection control and safety protocols throughout service.
• Collaborate with kitchen and care staff to support residents.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Multitasking

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality

Job description

About Us:

At Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd, we are committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents in a compassionate and nurturing environment. We are currently seeking part‑time Dining Room Attendants at Kerrisdale Gardens, who are dedicated and empathetic to join our team and help provide our residents with exceptional dining experiences.

Role Overview:

As a Dining Room Attendant, you will play a key role in ensuring a positive and enjoyable dining experience for our residents. Your responsibilities will include assisting with meal service, maintaining a clean and safe dining area, and contributing to a welcoming and homely atmosphere. You will collaborate with fellow team members to provide personalized care and support to our residents. This position requires availability from 1pm onwards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and clear dining areas, ensuring they are clean and well‑presented at all times.
• Serve meals to residents in a courteous and efficient manner, adhering to individual dietary requirements.
• Assist residents with meal choices, ensuring they are comfortable and well‑supported.
• Clean and sanitize dining tables, chairs, and kitchen equipment as required.
• Monitor resident feedback on meals and communicate any special dietary needs or preferences to the kitchen team.
• Provide excellent customer service while interacting with residents and their families.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols at all times.
• Assist with any other tasks related to meal service and resident care as directed by supervisors.

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within an aged care or healthcare setting, is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Compassionate and patient, with a commitment to providing high‑quality care to older adults.
• Ability to work efficiently and multitask in a busy environment.
• Hospitality or Food Handling qualifications (e.g., Certificate III in Hospitality) are desirable but not essential.
• Current Flu Vaccination or willingness to obtain one.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Must be available to work in the afternoons, from 1pm onwards.

What we offer:

• Above Award rates supported by our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
• 5 weeks annual leave per year with leave loading (for permanent staff)
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take home salary and novated leasing options available (for permanent staff)
• Fitness Passport
• Social Club
• Sonder - Employee health, wellness and safety partner
• Reward and Recognition program
• A great team environment