Food Services Assistant

Respect Group Careers; Inverell; Presencial; AUD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for L/E

Plus $2,650 for meals out or holiday

Training and development pathways

Supportive onsite leaders

Friendly, down-to-earth workplace

Descripción de la vacante

Respect Group is seeking a casual Food Services Assistant for McLean Gardens in Inverell. You’ll support our kitchen team to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, while upholding high food safety standards in a welcoming dining environment.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for development. Flexible AM/PM and weekend shifts available, with a focus on delivering a positive dining experience for residents.

Formación

• Completion of a Food Handling Course (or willingness to obtain)
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in residential aged care feed services.

Responsabilidades

• Support menu planning to reflect residents’ needs, preferences, and dietary requirements.
• Prepare, serve, and present meals and refreshments in line with the Food Safety Program.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, including general cleaning and safe food handling practices.
• Monitor and record food safety requirements, including temperatures and goods received.
• Deliver meals with a friendly, respectful approach and report any food or beverage concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.

Descripción del empleo

At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than providing support — it’s about creating places where people feel safe, valued, connected and truly at home.

As the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.

Following Respect’s acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians. This is your opportunity to join that journey.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

As a Food Services Assistant at McLean Gardens in Inverell, you’ll work alongside our Chef or Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, while maintaining high food safety standards and ensuring the kitchen and dining areas remain clean, organised and welcoming.

This is a casual position requiring flexibility to work AM, PM, and weekend shifts.

Join a supportive team where collaboration is valued and play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for our residents.

No two days are the same!

As Food Service Assistant you will:

• Support menu planning to reflect residents’ needs, preferences, and dietary requirements.
• Prepare, serve, and present meals and refreshments in line with the Food Safety Program.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, including general cleaning and safe food handling practices.
• Monitor and record food safety requirements, including temperatures and goods received.
• Deliver meals with a friendly, respectful approach and report any food or beverage concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Completion of a Food Handling Course (or willingness to obtain)
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in residential aged care feed services.

Perks & Benefits

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care