Food Service Assistant - Cheltenham Manor

Medical and Aged Care Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Job summary

Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) Cheltenham Manor in Melbourne's southeast is seeking a Permanent Part Time Food Services Assistant to join our warm, supportive team. You will help prepare meals, serve residents, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude. The role offers flexible morning and afternoon shifts and opportunities for training and career development within a family-owned organisation.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate is required.
• Experience in hospitality or aged care (1+ year preferred).
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and food plating
• Serve meals and beverages to residents
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment
• Follow food safety and infection control procedures
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and care staff

Education

Food Safety Certificate (Required)

Job description

Food Service Assistant Cheltenham Manor

Part Time | Cheltenham, Melbourne's Southeast

• Flexible part time hours — Morning's & Afternoon's Available


• Join a warm, supportive team making a real difference every day


• Be part of a family owned organisation that truly values its people!

About Us

Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family owned and operated Residential Aged Care organisation committed to best practice, continuous improvement, and strong community values. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, team focused environment where staff feel valued and residents receive high quality, person centred care.

About The Role

Cheltenham Manor is one of Melbourne's most well regarded residential aged care homes, a large, 153 bed facility set in the heart of Cheltenham, operated by the family owned Medical & Aged Care Group.

Far from your average aged care home, Cheltenham Manor offers boutique, hotel style living for residents, with beautiful shared spaces, a daily café/kiosk, secure gardens, a chapel, hairdressing salon, and a genuine community feel that residents and staff love being part of. Meals here are a real highlight prepared fresh on-site, dietitian approved and tailored to residents' cultural and medical needs.

When you join Cheltenham Manor, you're joining a home that takes real pride in what it does, and a team that shows up every day to make a difference. We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Part Time Food Services Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team at Cheltenham Manor!

This role is perfect for someone who is confident, proactive, and takes pride in getting the job done to a high standard. You will play a key role in supporting our kitchen operations and ensuring residents receive quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

Available Shifts

• Morning: 6:30am – 2:00pm


• Afternoon: 2:00pm – 8:00pm

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rates!


• Shift Allowances


• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading (making your leave worth more)


• EAP Program


• Refer a Friend Benefit Program


• JB-Hi-Fi Employee Discounts


• Home & Hearts Staff Awards Program


• Ongoing training & career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and food plating


• Serve meals and beverages to residents


• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment


• Follow food safety and infection control procedures


• Work collaboratively with kitchen and care staff

About You

• Confident, reliable, and able to work efficiently


• Strong work ethic with a \"get it done\" attitude


• Team player with a positive approach


• Good communication and time management skills


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications & Experience

• Food Safety Certificate (Required)


• Experience in hospitality or aged care (1+ year preferred)


• Understanding of hygiene and food safety practices (Required)

Requirements

• Current Police Check (Required)


• Australian working rights (Required)

Our Values

At MACG, our values are at the heart of everything we do, and they show up in the way we care for our residents and support each other every day.

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

Apply today and be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference in the lives of older Australians!