Food Services Assistant | Kadina

Estia Health; Kadina; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider is seeking a passionate Food Services Assistant in Kadina, SA. You'll be responsible for food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, menu creation, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience, time management skills, and a desire to improve residents' lives. This role offers benefits including discounted gym memberships and employee support programs.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Retail savings

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program

Free Wellbeing App

Novated leasing for vehicles

Workplace banking support

Discounted health insurance

Discounts at JB HiFi

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen work, preferably in aged care.
• Great time management and planning skills.
• A real desire to make a difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Prep food and drink.
• Clean dishes and maintain a tidy work environment.
• Create exciting menus catering to individual preferences.
• Follow food safety protocols.
• Stay active and mobile during shifts.

Skills

Kitchen work experience

Time management

Desire to help others

Education

Basic Food Handling Course

Job description

Overview

Aged care opportunities currently at Estia Health. As we expand and improve our services, we are often on the look out for dedicated, devoted passionate staff to join our team. Here is the list of our current vacancies throughout Australia.

Job no: 518674
Employment type: Casual
Location: SA Regional
Work Site: Estia Health Kadina
Categories: Food Services Assistant

Estia Health is committed to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

About the role

You’ll wake up each morning wanting to see people enjoy food as much as you do.

What a typical day involves

• Prepping food and drink.
• Cleaning (including dishes) – you bring a sparkle to the place in more ways than one.
• Changing up the menu. You’ll work with our team and residents to create exciting meals that cater to every individual.
• Keeping records as part of our Food Safety Program.
• Being active and on your feet for most of your shift.

Who you are

• A real desire to make a difference in people’s lives
• Experience in kitchen work (aged care is a bonus)
• Great time management and planning skills
• Completed the Basic Food Handling Course

Benefits

• Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First
• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
• Novated leasing for vehicles
• Workplace banking support
• ACN membership discounts for nurses
• Discounted health insurance with nib health
• Discounted JB HiFi

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply Now!

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: It is a condition of employment that you will be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. You will need to have one (1) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All shortlisted applicants will need to pass required background checks. If you are interested in a role please ensure you apply online as we do not accept emailed resumes.

Advertised: 11 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time