Food Services Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for the

Salary packaging for meals out or a48d

Training and development pathways

Supportive leaders onsite

Friendly, down-to-earth workplace

Job summary

Respect Group Limited in New South Wales is seeking a casual Food Services Assistant to work with our Chef or Cook, preparing and serving meals for residents while upholding food safety standards.

Join a supportive team in a not-for-profit aged care setting offering flexible weekday and weekend shifts, opportunities for development, and a workplace that values dignity, compassion and connection.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Food Handling Course.
• Current National Police Check & NDIS Worker Check (NDIS WC).
• Previous experience in residential aged care food services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service for residents.
• Maintain food safety standards and kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitor temperatures and stock as required.
• Deliver meals courteously and report concerns to the Nurse in Charge.
• Support menu planning reflecting residents' needs and dietary requirements.

Skills

Food Handling

Job description

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

About the Role

As a Food Services Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Chef or Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents, while maintaining food safety standards and keeping the kitchen and dining areas running smoothly.

This is a casual position, ideal for someone looking for flexibility. The successful candidate will need to be flexible to work weekdays and weekends across a range of shifts.

You’ll be joining a supportive team environment where everyone works together, and your contribution is genuinely appreciated.

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.

A desirable candidate would have:

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