Food Services Assistant

Respect Aged Care; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals and holiday accommodation

Job summary

Respect Aged Care is seeking a casual Food Services Assistant in Warrnambool to work with our Chef or Cook, preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

You will assist with menu planning, serve meals, monitor temperatures, and help maintain a welcoming dining environment that supports the wellbeing of residents and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Food Handling Course.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in residential aged care food services.

Responsibilities

• Support menu planning to reflect residents’ needs, preferences, and dietary requirements.
• Prepare, serve, and present meals and refreshments in line with the Food Safety Program.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, including general cleaning and safe food handling practices.
• Monitor and record food safety requirements, including temperatures and goods received.
• Deliver meals with a friendly, respectful approach and report any food or beverage concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.

Skills

Food Handling Certificate

National Police Check

Aged Care Experience

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be Regional Australia’s largest aged care provider. Join our purpose-driven team and enjoy meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to grow while making a real difference in the lives of older Australians.

About the Role

As a Food Services Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Chef or Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, while maintaining high food safety standards and ensuring the kitchen and dining areas remain clean, organised and welcoming.

This is a casual position and the successful candidate must be flexible to work across a rotating roster.

Join a supportive team where collaboration is valued and play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for our residents.

No two days are the same!

As Food Service Assistant you will:

• Support menu planning to reflect residents’ needs, preferences, and dietary requirements.
• Prepare, serve, and present meals and refreshments in line with the Food Safety Program.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, including general cleaning and safe food handling practices.
• Monitor and record food safety requirements, including temperatures and goods received.
• Deliver meals with a friendly, respectful approach and report any food or beverage concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Completion of a Food Handling Course
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in residential aged care feed services.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A friendly, supportive workplace where people and purpose matter.
• Meaningful work where you make a difference every day.
• Opportunities to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care.
• Competitive salary packaging, with up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation.