Food Services Assistant

svha; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals & Entertainment card up to $2,65

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking a Casual - Food Services Assistant to join the Heathcote facility, delivering compassionate, resident-centred food service in a supportive care environment.

The role supports kitchen and serving tasks, with a focus on food safety and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting. Pre-employment checks apply and there are generous salary packaging and wellbeing perks.

Qualifications

• High level of customer service skills.
• Availability to work multiple shifts through weekdays.
• Willingness to work in kitchen or on serving, completing wash-up duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen and serving duties to provide excellent food service for residents.
• Unload deliveries & assist with food service tasks as required.
• Wash-up duties and general support to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Customer service

Shift flexibility

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Aged care awareness

Food safety understanding

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a special kind of person - a 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 Casual - 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 St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote.

St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote (locally known as John Paul Village) is a 213 bed facility located 35km from Sydney's CBD. It is situated next to the Royal National Park, one of Sydney's real treasures!

At St Vincent's Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.

What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.

Things that work for us

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in an aged care facility or hospital environment desirable, providing services that support high-quality food services outcomes for residents, customers and staff of the Facility
• High level of customer service skills
• Must have the availability to work multiple shifts through weekdays.
• Willingness to work in the kitchen or on serving, completing wash-up duties, unloading deliveries & or whatever is required to provide an excellent food service for our residents.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• An ability to provide a catering and kitchen service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation, and food safety standards
• An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (valid within 6 months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you

• Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as One St Vincent's
• More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development and more!

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including NDIS Worker Screening checks.

Equal Opportunity and Reconciliation

At St Vincent's, we value inclusivity and diversity. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us.

St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

Closing Date

12 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]

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