Food Services Assistant

Arcare Aged Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Meal allowances

Shift allowances

Public holiday allowances

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking a role focused on delivering high-quality meals and creating a welcoming dining environment for residents. You will assist with meal preparation, plating, and serving according to dietary needs, while maintaining clean dining areas and strong resident engagement.

The position emphasizes reliability, compassion, and teamwork, with requirements for a Food Handler’s Certificate and eligibility to work in Australia; NDIS Worker Screening Check and

Qualifications

• Holds (or willing to obtain) a Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Friendly, compassionate, and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, including basic food prep and plating.
• Serve meals in accordance with individual dietary requirements.
• Set up and maintain clean, organised dining areas.
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen hygiene standards.
• Engage positively with residents during mealtimes.

Skills

Food Handler's Certificate

Team player

Good communication

Reliable

Job description

Great Hourly Rate + Super + Shift Penalties (where applicable)
Variety of shifts available to support work life balance

Why Join Arcare?

• Above Award Rates
• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security in a growing organisation
• State-of-the-art facilities and beautiful working environment
• Uniform, meal, shift and public holiday allowances
• Professional development opportunities including paid training days
• Exclusive employee discounts (Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & more)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Interstate reach & mobility options

About the Role

In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality meals and create a welcoming dining experience for our residents. Your contribution will play an important role in enhancing residents’ comfort, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.

• Assist with meal preparation, including basic food prep and plating
• Serve meals in accordance with individual dietary requirements
• Set up and maintain clean, organised dining areas
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen hygiene standards
• Engage positively with residents during mealtimes

What We’re Looking For

• Holds (or willing to obtain) a Food Handler’s Certificate
• Passion Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude
• Friendly, compassionate, and adaptable team player

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to Jump In?

If you are compassionate, reliable, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.