Food Service Assistant

Talent Quarter; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive casual pay rates

Penalties and casual loading

Weekly pay

Mobile app for availability

Complimentary Talent Quarter scrubs

Referral bonus program

Ongoing support from Recruitment Team

Regular block bookings

Job summary

Talent Quarter is seeking experienced Food Service Assistants to join our growing casual workforce across the Newcastle Region. You’ll work AM/PM and some weekend shifts, providing nutritious meals and excellent service in residential aged care facilities.

You’ll join a supportive team, with weekly pay, mobile app for managing availability, and access to opportunities for regular block bookings and ongoing placements. Scrubs are supplied and referrals rewarded.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Food Service Assistant, Kitchen Hand or Hospitality Assistant within aged care, healthcare or hospitality
• Minimum 6 months’ experience preferred
• Food Safety Certificate (highly regarded)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current National Police Check
• Current influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination in line with client requirements
• Full Australian working rights
• Currently residing in Australia
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine passion for supporting older Australians

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving meals, snacks and beverages
• Assisting residents during meal service
• Setting up and clearing dining areas
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and infection control
• Washing dishes and cleaning kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting kitchen staff with general food preparation
• Delivering friendly, respectful and person-centred customer service

Skills

Food Service

Customer Service

Hygiene Safety

Flexible hours

Job description

Flexible Aged Care Shifts | Join Talent Quarter

Are you an experienced Food Service Assistant looking for flexible work in aged care with a supportive team and consistent shifts?

Talent Quarter is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Food Service Assistants to join our growing casual workforce across the Newcastle Region. With ongoing AM, PM and some weekend shifts available, you’ll have the flexibility to work when it suits you while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.

Why Choose Talent Quarter?

At Talent Quarter, we know our people are the key to delivering exceptional care. Whether you’re looking for regular shifts or casual work around your lifestyle, we’ll help you find opportunities that work for you.

What we offer:

• Competitive casual pay rates plus applicable penalties and casual loading
• Consistent AM, PM and weekend shifts available
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Weekly pay
• Easy-to-use mobile app to manage your availability and accept shifts
• Complimentary Talent Quarter scrubs
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Recruitment and Bookings Team
• Opportunities for regular block bookings and ongoing placements

About the Role

As a Food Service Assistant with Talent Quarter, you’ll support the daily food service operations within residential aged care facilities, ensuring residents receive nutritious meals and excellent service in a clean, welcoming environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Preparing and serving meals, snacks and beverages
• Assisting residents during meal service
• Setting up and clearing dining areas
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and infection control
• Washing dishes and cleaning kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting kitchen staff with general food preparation
• Delivering friendly, respectful and person-centred customer service

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience as a Food Service Assistant, Kitchen Hand or Hospitality Assistant within aged care, healthcare or hospitality
• Minimum 6 months’ experience preferred
• Food Safety Certificate (highly regarded)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current National Police Check
• Current influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination in line with client requirements
• Full Australian working rights
• Currently residing in Australia
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a genuine passion for supporting older Australians

Join a Team That Values You

Talent Quarter partners with leading aged care providers across Australia, giving you access to consistent work, flexible opportunities and ongoing support from a team that genuinely values its staff.

Whether you’re looking for casual shifts, block bookings or regular ongoing work, we’d love to welcome you to the Talent Quarter team.

At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.

We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.

Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. They shape how we treat people, how we work together and the kind of environment we want to create. For us, that means leading with empathy, listening without judgement, respecting different perspectives and experiences, and making sure everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued for who they are.

If there’s anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.