Food Services Assistant

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Internal career development

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking a dedicated Food Services Assistant to support a compassionate, resident-centered dining experience at Bronte. You will contribute to a welcoming environment by providing kitchen and serving services with attention to safety and quality.

Permanent part-time role with AM and PM shifts across Monday to Thursday, in a boutique aged care setting. Competitive salary packaging options and a range of staff benefits accompany this role to support wellbeing and

Qualifications

• 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.
• High level of customer service skills.
• 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.
• Must have the availability to work on weekdays.
• 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 may be a requirement of this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate food service support to residents.
• Assist in kitchen or serving duties as required to ensure quality meals.
• Unload deliveries and maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to meet residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Aged care knowledge

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 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 Bronte.

St Vincent's Care Services Bronte is a boutique facility located in one of Sydney's beautiful beachside neighbourhoods. Our 107-bed facility offers a high standard of holistic care as well as specialist dementia accommodation.

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.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity with AM & PM shifts available on Mon, Tue, Wed and Thurs.

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
• 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
• Must have the availability to work on weekdays.
• 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 may 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: 3 December 2026 11:59pm

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]