Food Services Assistant - Aged Care

Christian Community Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual role

Flexible hours

Competitive base rate

Employee assistance

Appellon wellbeing

Caring culture

Meaningful work

Job summary

Christian Community Services (Cherrybrook NSW) is seeking a reliable casual Food Services Assistant to join our Residential Care Catering Team, working across morning and afternoon shifts to support food prep, service and a welcoming dining experience for residents.

You will assist with meal preparation, service, cleaning and food safety activities under the Chef Manager, following HACCP and safety practices to ensure nutritious meals and warm hospitality.

Qualifications

• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations or equivalent experience; Certificate III is desirable.
• Previous food service experience, especially in aged care.
• A dependable team player who can also work independently when required.
• Calm under pressure, safety conscious and attentive to detail.
• Caring, respectful and responsive to the needs of residents and colleagues.
• Flexible in relation to working hours and committed to maintaining a professional appearance and conduct.
• Cleared Police Check or willing to obtain.
• Be cleared in the Aged Care Banning Order register.
• Must have proof of work rights in Australia.
• Up to date immunization including influenza and Covid 19.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, plate, serve and deliver food and refreshments in line with dietary requirements, standard recipes and the Food Safety Program.
• Set up and pack down meal service areas, including the servery and dining spaces.
• Clean dishes, equipment, utensils, preparation areas and dining spaces to required hygiene and infection-control standards.
• Receive and store deliveries, rotate stock, monitor inventory and report shortages.
• Complete food safety records, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules and goods-received documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and respond respectfully to residents, relatives and visitors.
• Follow workplace health and safety, emergency, PPE, chemical-handling and incident-reporting requirements.
• Compliance with food safety, HACCP, infection control and WHS
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Skills

Food service experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Customer service

Education

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Certificate III (desirable)

Job description

Christian Community Services - Cherrybrook NSW

Casual role with flexible hours and work life balance across our morning and afternoon shifts.

Competitive base rate, meaning you're rewarded for your dedication and hard work.

Employee Assistance Program, which provides free and confidential counselling services, nutritional support, financial coaching and legal referrals.

Focus on wellbeing via the Appellon program, including learning modules, and showcasing good deeds.

Join a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others, where you will engage in meaningful work.

Make a meaningful difference by helping deliver nutritious, high-quality meals and warm hospitality to residents and guests.

The Perks:

• Casual role with flexible hours and work life balance across our morning and afternoon shifts.

• Competitive base rate, meaning you're rewarded for your dedication and hard work.

• Employee Assistance Program, which provides free and confidential counselling services, nutritional support, financial coaching and legal referrals.

• Focus on wellbeing via the Appellon program, including learning modules, and showcasing good deeds.

• Join a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others, where you will engage in meaningful work.

• Make a meaningful difference by helping deliver nutritious, high-quality meals and warm hospitality to residents and guests.

About the Role:

We are looking for a reliable and caring casual Food Services Assistant to join our Residential Care Catering Team at our 120-bed Cherrybrook aged care facility, to work across our morning and afternoon shifts.

Reporting to the Chef Manager, you will support food preparation, meal service, cleaning and food safety activities while helping create a welcoming dining experience that reflects residents’ needs and preferences.

This hands-on role includes manual handling activities such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and sliding, using appropriate equipment and safe work practices.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, portion, plate, serve and deliver food and refreshments in line with dietary requirements, standard recipes and the Food Safety Program.

• Set up and pack down meal service areas, including the servery and dining spaces.

• Clean dishes, equipment, utensils, preparation areas and dining spaces to required hygiene and infection-control standards.

• Receive and store deliveries, rotate stock, monitor inventory and report shortages.

• Complete food safety records, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules and goods-received documentation.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and respond respectfully to residents, relatives and visitors.

• Follow workplace health and safety, emergency, PPE, chemical-handling and incident-reporting requirements.

• Compliance with food safety, HACCP, infection control and WHS

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

About You:

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the below:

• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations or equivalent experience; Certificate III is desirable.

• Previous food service experience is desirable, particularly in aged care.

• A dependable team player who can also work independently when required.

• Calm under pressure, safety conscious and attentive to detail.

• Caring, respectful and responsive to the needs of residents and colleagues.

• Flexible in relation to working hours and committed to maintaining a professional appearance and conduct.

• Cleared Police Check or willing to obtain.

• Be cleared in the Aged Care Banning Order register.

• MUST have proof of work rights in Australia.

• Up to date immunization including influenza and Covid 19.

• Access to reliable transportation.

About Us:

CCS is a leading Aged Care provider who strives to help people live a life of fulfilment. We have deep roots in Sydney and Newcastle spanning 50 years with three collocated retirement villages and residential care facilities.

Why ChooseChristian Community Services?

BIG HEART! - an opportunity to care

ONE TEAM - working together toward our shared mission and purpose

PEOPLE FIRST - our residents are the centre of all that we do

BRIGHT FUTURE - join our growing team

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.