Food Service Assistant - Northern Gardens

Aged Care Gp; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual opportunities

Supportive team environment

Training and development

Meaningful work

Career growth with MACG

Job summary

Northern Gardens is seeking passionate Food Services Assistants to join our casual workforce in Melbourne. You’ll help residents enjoy nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming environment and contribute to a caring team dedicated to high standards of service.

As part of the care and hospitality team, you’ll prepare and serve meals, maintain hygiene, and support residents with a person-centred approach. Training and ongoing development are offered in a friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering good service to older people
• Friendly, caring and approachable
• Reliable and works well in a team
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Experience in food services, hospitality or aged care is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Northern Gardens is looking for passionate and reliable FSA's to join our casual workforce. Whether you're looking for extra shifts, flexibility around other commitments, or the opportunity to work with a supportive aged care team, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

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.

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

We’re looking for someone who is:

• 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.