Food Services Assistant

Estia Health; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing App

Novated leasing

Workplace banking

ACN discounts for nurses

Nib health discounts

JB HiFi discounts

Job summary

Estia Health is seeking part-time and casual kitchen roles across multiple locations in Queensland, NSW, SA and Victoria. You will prep food, help with menu planning, and ensure safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. A passion for aged care and a team‑oriented approach are essential.

You’ll join a supportive team at one of our many homes and contribute to high‑quality, person‑centred meals for residents. Prior kitchen experience and a valid Basic Food Handling Course are favored, with flexible

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen work; aged care experience is a bonus.
• Strong time management and planning abilities.
• Completed the Basic Food Handling Course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and drinks for residents.
• Keep the kitchen area clean and dishes washed.
• Assist with menu changes and resident-specific meal planning.
• Maintain records as part of the Food Safety Program.
• Be active and on your feet for most shifts.

Skills

Kitchen work experience

Time management

Basic Food Handling Course

Education

Basic Food Handling Course

Job description

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the Role

Part-Time & Casual opportunities available across the following locations -

• Lockleys
• Kensington Gardens
• Myrtle Bank
• Parkside
• Toorak Gardens
• Aldgate

You’ll wake up each morning wanting to see people enjoy food as much as you do.

Here’s what a typical day involves:

• Prepping food and drink
• Cleaning (including dishes) – you bring a sparkle to the place in more ways than one
• Changing up the menu. You’ll work with our team and residents to create exciting meals that cater to every individual
• Keeping records as part of our Food Safety Program
• Being active and on your feet for most of your shift

You’ll be a real team player who has:

• A real desire to make a difference in people’s lives
• Experience in kitchen work (aged care is a bonus)
• Great time management and planning skills
• Completed the Basic Food Handling Course

Benefits available:

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
• Novated leasing for vehicles
• Workplace banking support
• ACN membership discounts for nurses
• Discounted health insurance with nib health
• Discounted JB HiFi

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centered aged care and services.

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.