Food Service Assistant - Boronia Aged Care

Medical and Aged Care Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual opportunities

Supportive team environment

Training and development

Meaningful work

Career growth with MACG

Job summary

Medical and Aged Care Group in Melbourne is seeking a Food Services Assistant to support residents with nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming environment.

You will assist with meal preparation, service, and dining duties, adhere to food safety standards, and work as part of a friendly care team to deliver quality meals daily.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to high standards of service to older people
• Friendly, caring and approachable demeanor
• Reliable with ability to work in a team
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to food safety and hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and food service to residents
• Prepare and serve meals and refreshments
• Follow food safety, hygiene and infection control requirements
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen and dining environment
• Assist with cleaning and general kitchen duties
• Support residents with a friendly, respectful and person-centred approach
• Work collaboratively with the broader care team

Skills

Compassionate service

Team player

Reliable

Hygiene awareness

Job description

As a Food Services Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our residents to enjoy nutritious, delicious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

About The Role

Working as part of our care and hospitality team, you will:

• Assist with meal preparation and food service
• Prepare and serve meals and refreshments to residents
• Follow food safety, hygiene and infection control requirements
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen and dining environment
• Assist with cleaning and general kitchen duties
• Support residents with a friendly, respectful and person-centred approach
• Work collaboratively with the broader care team

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate about providing excellent service to older people
• Friendly, caring and approachable
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Previous experience in food services, hospitality or aged care is desirable, but not essential

What We Offer

• Casual opportunities available
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Training and ongoing development
• Meaningful work where you can make a difference every day
• Opportunities to grow your career with MACG

Our Values

At MACG, our values guide everything we do:

Compassion | Integrity | Dignity | Diversity | Accountability | Family | Respect

If you are passionate about using your skills to improve environments, support communities and create meaningful experiences for older Australians, we would love to hear from you.