Food Services Assistant

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 4,959,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible roster

Training & development

Employee Assistance Program

Not-for-profit organisation

National organisation

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking a casual Front of House team member at Karingal, Devonport, to deliver dining experiences for residents in a welcoming aged care setting.

You’ll provide friendly, professional service, assist with light prep, and help create a cafe-style mealtime atmosphere while adhering to food safety standards and working as part of a caring team.

Qualifications

• Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate (required).
• Availability for shifts across a rotating 7-day roster (mandatory).
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Proof of working rights in Australia.
• Willingness to complete a medical assessment to confirm physical capability for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, professional meal service in dining rooms and resident rooms.
• Create a friendly, café-style mealtime atmosphere for residents.
• Assist with light food prep and service set-up.
• Support functions, celebrations, and special events.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work within a fast-paced, supportive hospitality team.
• Build genuine connections with residents through everyday service moments.

Job description

Casual | BaptistCare Karingal, Devonport | Aged Care Hospitality | $29.97/hr + 25% casual loading + NFP Benefits

You know great service is about more than taking orders and clearing plates. It's about creating moments people remember.

At BaptistCare, mealtimes are the highlight of the day for many residents - and as part of our Front of House team, you'll be the reason they smile, feel welcome, and enjoy every dining experience.

If you've worked in cafés, restaurants, hotels, bars, or events and want to use your hospitality skills in a role with real purpose, this could be your next move.

WHY HOSPITALITY STAFF LOVE THIS ROLE

Bring your customer service skills into a more rewarding environment.

Instead of late-night finishes and high-pressure venues, enjoy meaningful shifts where relationships matter and every interaction makes a difference.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: $29.97 per hour+ 25% casual loading
• Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 - more take-home pay without needing a pay rise.
• Flexible shifts across a 7-day roster.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture with genuine purpose.
• Employee Assistance Program - free, confidential wellbeing support.
• Part of a trusted national organisation supporting 70,000+ Australians.

THE ROLE

You'll help deliver an enjoyable dining experience while working closely with residents and the catering team in a welcoming aged care environment.

• Providing warm, professional meal service in dining rooms and resident rooms
• Creating a friendly, café-style mealtime atmosphere that residents look forward to
• Assisting with light food prep and service set-up
• Supporting functions, celebrations, and special events
• Following food safety and hygiene standards
• Working as part of a fast-paced, supportive hospitality team
• Building genuine connections with residents through everyday service moments

ABOUT YOU

You're someone who enjoys people, thrives in service, and knows how to make guests feel welcome.

You might come from:

• Restaurant or café front of house
• Hotel food & beverage
• Events and functions
• Customer service or retail hospitality

What you’ll need:

• Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate (required)
• Availability for shifts across a rotating 7-day roster (mandatory)
• Friendly attitude and strong communication skills
• Reliable, team-focused approach
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Proof of working rights in Australia
• Willingness to complete a medical assessment to confirm physical capability for the role

WHY MAKE THE MOVE?

Hospitality skills are highly transferable - but here, your service means more.

You'll still enjoy teamwork, busy shifts, and guest interaction - but in a role where people genuinely appreciate what you do every day.

ABOUT BAPTISTCARE

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

BRING YOUR HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE SOMEWHERE IT TRULY MATTERS.

Questions about the role? Contact Lili Lesage at [e-mail]

Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.