Food Services Assistant

St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Free annual flu vaccination

No-cost uniforms and training

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia Limited is seeking a Food Services Assistant for our Werribee Aged Care facility in Melbourne's western suburbs. This casual role supports catering and kitchen services to residents, customers and staff, with a focus on compassionate, person-centred care.

Experience in hospitality or aged care is preferred; flexibility to work a rotating roster and casual shifts is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and aged care facilities or hospital environments preferred.
• Ability to provide catering and kitchen services aligned with the organisation's mission.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster and casual shifts.
• National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering and kitchen services aligned with the organisation's mission.
• Deliver high levels of customer service to residents, customers and staff.
• Support the care team with food service in a residential aged care setting.
• Work flexible casual shifts with a rotating roster.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Aged care facility experience

Customer service skills

Flexible to rotating shifts

Job description

Food Services Assistant# Careers## Food Services AssistantApply: VIC - Melbourne, Western Suburbs: Casual: Posted Today: End Date: November 27, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR152775## Job Description:We are looking for a special kind of person – St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.As a **Food Services Assistant**, you’ll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of our **Werribee** Aged Care.St Vincent’s Care Services Werribee is a contemporary boutique aged care facility, providing a high-quality haven of care within the centrally-located Wyndham Health Precinct. It is an 80 bed facility located 30km south-west of Melbourne's city centre.What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more because at St Vincent’s, **kindness works for us.****This is a casual position, so strong availability and flexibility to pick up shifts are highly regarded.****Things that work for us:*** An ability to provide a catering and kitchen service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation* Experience in hospitality, an aged care facility, hospital environment and/or related field ideal* Providing services that support high quality food services outcomes for residents, customers and staff of the Facility* Ability to work a rotating roster, flexible* High level of customer service skills* Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills* National Criminal History Check* NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.**Things that work for you:*** Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum* Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision* Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit* Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service* No cost uniforms and training* Free annual flu vaccination* Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families* Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)**Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?**Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.**Reconciliation Action Plan**St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment**No agencies please.**## Closing Date:26 November 2026 11:59pm## Reconciliation Action Plan:*At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.**For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]*