Food Service Assistant

Summerset Retirement Villages; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Employee Share Scheme

Long service and birthday leave

Employee Assistant Programme for you

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Cranbourne North is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support our kitchen team. You will help with food prep, plating and ensuring meals for residents and visitors are delivered with high standards.

Responsibilities include dishwashing, keeping areas tidy, stock reception and rotation, and assisting with deliveries. Two shift options are available, with potential flexibility for sharing between two people.

Qualifications

• Approachable, reliable team player with strong work ethic.
• Friendly attitude and great communication skills.
• Good physical stamina and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation including peeling, chopping and portioning.
• Help with plating and presentation of meals.
• Operate dishwashers and sanitise kitchenware.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, organised and compliant.
• Receive, unpack and store deliveries with stock rotation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team player

Good communication

Job description

2d ago , from Summerset Retirement Villages

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description

As a Food Service Assistant for our Cranbourne North village you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen’s day-to-day operations. Your support will help ensure our chefs can deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents and visitors. From assisting with food prep to keeping the kitchen clean and organised, you’ll make a big difference behind the scenes – and you’ll be appreciated for it.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning
• Helping with plating and presentation of meals
• Operating dishwashers and ensuring all kitchenware is properly sanitised
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant
• Helping to receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation

Your role will be varied and rewarding and your efforts will directly contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families.

We’re looking for two new team members to join our team, with the following shift options available:

• Option 1: Monday to Wednesday, 7:00am to 2:00pm
• Option 2: Thursday to Saturday, 7:00am to 2:00pm

We’re happy to offer some flexibility around how these shifts are shared between the right two people.

Qualifications

You’re approachable, reliable, and a team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing kitchen. You’ll also bring:

• Previous work experience ideally within hospitality
• A friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills
• Good physical stamina
• The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Annual Employee Share Scheme
• Long service and birthday leave
• Employee Assistant Programme for you and your family
• Ongoing training and career development
• Uniform provided