Food Service Assistant - Parkdale

Aged Care GP; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift allowances

Leave loading

EAP

JB Hi-Fi discounts

Staff Awards

Career development

Job summary

Parkdale Aged Care in Melbourne's southeast is seeking friendly Food Service Assistants to support our kitchen team. Permanent part-time and casual roles offer flexible hours with morning and afternoon shifts, and on-site meal preparation for residents.

You will assist with meal prep, serve meals and beverages, and maintain a clean, safe dining area. A Food Safety Certificate and experience in hospitality or aged care are preferred, with training provided.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Food Service Assistant Permanent Part-Time & Casual

• Flexible hours - Morning and Afternoon shifts 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

Parkdale Aged Care is a warm and welcoming home in Melbourne's southeast, operated by the family-owned Medical & Aged Care Group. Known for its genuine community feel and commitment to quality care, Parkdale is a home that takes real pride in what it does - and a team that shows up every day to make a difference.

Meals are a real highlight at Parkdale - prepared fresh on-site, dietitian-approved and tailored to residents’ cultural and medical needs.

We have exciting opportunities for both Permanent Part-Time and Casual Food Service Assistants to join our team. These roles are 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.

Permanent part-time candidates will be offered consistent, set shift patterns. Casual candidates will be engaged flexibly to support the team as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Shift allowances
• 17.5% annual leave loading (making your leave worth more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Refer-a-friend benefit programJB Hi-Fi employee discounts
• Home & Hearts Staff Awards Program
• Ongoing training and 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 (or willingness to obtain)
• Australian working rights

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!