Food Service Assistant

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Internal career development

Job summary

St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote (John Paul Village) in Heathcote, NSW is seeking a Casual Food Services Assistant to join a compassionate team dedicated to resident wellbeing. You may work in the kitchen or serving, supporting meal service, wash-up duties and delivery unloading to ensure excellent food offerings for residents and staff.

Applicants should have previous relevant experience, strong customer service, and be prepared to complete required pre-employment checks including NDIS

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in an aged care facility or hospital environment desirable.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Willingness to work in the kitchen or on serving, completing wash-up duties, unloading deliveries & or whatever is required to provide an excellent food service for our residents.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• An ability to provide a catering and kitchen service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation, and food safety standards.
• Must have the availability to work on weekdays.
• An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (valid within 6 months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen or serving, wash-up duties, and unloading deliveries to provide excellent food service for residents.
• Support high-quality food service outcomes for residents, customers and staff.
• Maintain strong customer service and attention to detail.
• Be available to work on weekdays and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Kitchen/serving experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description: We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. As a Casual Food Services Assistant, you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of our St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote. St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote (locally known as John Paul Village) is a 213 bed facility located 35km from Sydney's CBD. It is situated next to the Royal National Park, one of Sydney's real treasures! At St Vincent’s Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.

Things that work for us:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in an aged care facility or hospital environment desirable, providing services that support high-quality food services outcomes for residents, customers and staff of the Facility
• High level of customer service skills
• Willingness to work in the kitchen or on serving, completing wash-up duties, unloading deliveries & or whatever is required to provide an excellent food service for our residents.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• An ability to provide a catering and kitchen service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation, and food safety standards
• Must have the availability to work on weekdays.
• An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (valid within 6 months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you:

Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as One St Vincent's More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development and more!

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including NDIS Worker Screening checks.

Equal Opportunity and Reconciliation

At St Vincent’s, we value inclusivity and diversity. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct

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Closing Date: 9 December 2026 11:59pm

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.