Food Services Assistant

Arcare; Shoalhaven City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcare is seeking a dining support assistant to assist with meal preparation, serving residents, and maintaining dining area hygiene across NSW locations. You will engage with residents during mealtimes, ensuring comfort, nutrition and wellbeing in a supportive aged care setting.

The role requires a Food Handler's Certificate (or willingness to obtain), strong communication, and a positive, compassionate team player attitude. Experience as a barista is valued to enhance resident experience.

Qualifications

• Food Handler's Certificate is required or willing to obtain it.
• Excellent communication and a positive attitude are essential.
• Friendly, compassionate, and adaptable team player who works well with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and basic plating.
• Serve meals according to dietary requirements.
• Set up and maintain clean, organised dining areas.
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen hygiene standards.
• Engage positively with residents during mealtimes.

Skills

Barista experience

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptable

Positive attitude

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

From $29.98 + Super + Shift Penalties (where applicable)
30 hours per fortnight

Why Join Arcare?

• Seeking someone with barista experience
• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security in a growing organisation
• State-of-the-art facilities and beautiful working environment

About the Role

In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality meals and create a welcoming dining experience for our residents. Your contribution will play an important role in enhancing residents’ comfort, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.

• Assist with meal preparation, including basic food prep and plating
• Serve meals in accordance with individual dietary requirements
• Set up and maintain clean, organised dining areas
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen hygiene standards
• Engage positively with residents during mealtimes

What We’re Looking For

• Holds (or willing to obtain) a Food Handler’s Certificate
• Passion Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude
• Friendly, compassionate, and adaptable team player

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.