Food Services Assistant

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bee Well discounts

Salary packaging

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support high-quality catering for residents. You will assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment while meeting dietary needs in a welcoming setting.

Ideal candidates will have food handling experience, clear English communication, and good time management. A team-oriented approach and care for residents with dementia are essential to this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food handling or kitchen roles.
• Clear communication skills in English.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently.
• Basic understanding of supporting residents living with dementia.
• Respectful, team-oriented approach aligned with our values.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal service.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment and adhere to food safety standards.
• Support residents with meals and dietary needs as required.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality catering services.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Food handling

English communication

Time management

Dementia care

Teamwork

Job description

Permanent Part Time Employment

• Week 1 Tuesday and Thursday 1500 - 2000
• Week 2 Tuesday 1500 - 2000, Wednesday 0700 - 1500 and 1500 - 2000, Monday 0800 - 1300

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

About the role

As a Food Service Assistant, you will support the delivery of high-quality catering services to our residents. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment while adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.

You play an important role in creating a positive dining experience by helping deliver meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences in a welcoming and comfortable setting.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in food handling or in kitchen roles
• Clear communication skills in English, especially when interacting with older people
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently
• A basic understanding of how to support residents living with dementia
• A respectful, team-oriented approach aligned with our values of Service, Courage, and Compassion

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.