Food Services Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals benefit

Training pathways

Onsite leadership

Friendly workplace

Career in aged care

Job summary

Respect Group Limited in Victoria is hiring a Food Services Assistant at RM Begg aged care residence. You’ll assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintain Food Safety standards, and keep kitchen and dining areas welcoming for residents and families.

Join a supportive team, work across a rotating roster including weekends, and contribute to meaningful resident experiences through quality dining and care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and present meals and refreshments to residents.
• Support menu planning to reflect residents’ needs and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety; clean and organise kitchen and dining areas.
• Monitor temperatures and goods received; report any concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.

Skills

Food Handling Experience

Food Safety Standards

Team Collaboration

Education

Food Handling Course

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

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

RM Begg is a beautifully appointed aged care residence offering 90 spacious private rooms, each thoughtfully designed with expansive ensuites, built-in wardrobes, and convenient in-room amenities including telephones and high-speed internet. Our home provides a refined and welcoming environment, with a range of elegant private and semi-private indoor and outdoor spaces for residents and staff to enjoy. Surrounded by exquisite gardens, tranquil courtyards, and picturesque walking paths, RM Begg offers a peaceful and supportive setting — making it not only a wonderful place to live, but also a truly rewarding place to work.

As a Food Services Assistant, 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, and the successful candidate must be flexible to work across a rotating roster, including weekends.

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

No two days are the same!

• 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
• 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