Food Services Assistant

Respect; Launceston; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Casual flexibility

Supportive team environment

Learning and development

Meaningful work in aged care

Job summary

Respect is seeking a Casual Food Services Assistant for Tyler Village in Prospect Vale TAS. You will support meal preparation, serve residents, and help with kitchen and dining area cleaning in an aged care setting.

Applicants with experience in food services, hospitality or aged care, a passion for quality meals, and knowledge of food safety will fit well. A current National Police Certificate is required. This role offers casual flexibility and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in food services, aged care or hospitality preferred.
• Interest in working in aged care.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to assist with meal preparation, serving and kitchen cleaning.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Team player with ability to manage a varied workload.
• Flexible across shifts.
• Current National Police Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and serving of meals.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Support staff to ensure meals meet individual resident needs and preferences.

Skills

Food service

Aged care

Hospitality

Food safety

Meal preparation

Serving

Kitchen cleaning

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Job description

Casual | Tyler Village, Prospect Vale TAS

About The Role

We are looking for a casual Food Services Assistant to join the team at Tyler Village in Prospect Vale. This role supports the delivery of quality food services, helping provide nutritious and enjoyable meals for residents in a welcoming aged care environment.

You will work as part of a supportive food services team, assisting with meal preparation, serving meals, cleaning kitchen and dining areas, and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. You will also help ensure residents receive meals that meet their individual needs and preferences.

Why Prospect Vale?

Tyler Village is located in Prospect Vale, a welcoming suburb of Launceston. The area offers a relaxed residential lifestyle with convenient access to local shops, parks, cafes and everyday amenities, making it a great place to work and live.

About Respect

Respect is the largest aged care provider in regional areas across Australia. We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on providing quality care to residents and supportive workplaces for employees.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Casual flexibility.
• Supportive team environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Meaningful work in aged care.

About You

• Previous experience in food services, aged care, hospitality or a similar environment highly regarded.
• Genuine interest in working in aged care.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to assist with meal preparation, serving and kitchen cleaning duties.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work across different shifts.
• Current National Police Certificate.