Food Services Assistant - Part Time

For Purpose Aged Care; Geelong; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging · Go Salary

Regular team lunches

Industry super fund – HESTA

Exclusive staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff discounts at Endota Spa

Novated leasing

Career growth across Australia

Ausmed Passport

Job summary

For Purpose Aged Care is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join our team at Eden Park Community Aged Care. You will work under the guidance of kitchen staff to prepare and present meals for residents, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role requires experience in a commercial kitchen, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a team. A Food Handlers Certificate and ND​IS screening are preferred, with a focus on delivering compassionate,

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desirable Aged Care experience.
• Experience in food preparation for large groups.
• Commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Understanding of safe work and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to complete documentation in line with Food Safety Plan requirements.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Food Handlers Certificate HLTFSE001.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and presentation for residents.
• Support delivery of high-quality meals in a timely manner.
• Maintain hygiene and safety in line with Food Safety Plan.
• Collaborate with kitchen and care teams to ensure resident nutrition needs are met.
• Provide courteous customer service to residents and colleagues.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Excellent communication

Customer service

Team player

Food safety awareness

Follow Food Safety Plan

Education

Food Handlers Certificate HLTFSE001

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Job description

Make your mark and lead with purpose to shape the future of Aged Care with us.

A friendly, focused and driven team, we look to bring on staff with the right attitudes and values to provide the bestCAREfor our residents

Collaboration

Accountability

Respect

Empathy

We are looking for passionate and caring experienced Food Service Assistants to join our exciting and innovative team at Eden Park Community Aged Care.

You will be working within an inclusive and supportive team to deliver high-quality cleaning services to our residents

About you:

You have previous experience in the Aged Care sector, catering environment or commercial ventures such as a café and hold relevant industry training. You are enthusiastic and dedicated to making a difference.

To be considered for this opportunity, you are required to meet the following criteria:

• Experience in a commercial kitchen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Aged Care experience desirable
• Experience in the preparation and presentation of food for large groups
• Ability to provide a high standard of customer service
• Understanding of and commitment to safe work and hygiene practices
• Ability to work in a team environment
• An understanding of and ability to complete documentation in accordance with Food Safety Plan requirements
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Food Handlers Certificate - HLTFSE001

Why Work with Us?

Discover the Benefits & Culture at For Purpose Aged Care

• Maximise Your Take-Home Pay -Save up to $15,900 a year through Salary Packaging with Go Salary.
• Feel Connected- Enjoy regular team lunches and engaging team-building events that bring people together.
• Super That Works for You- HESTA is an industry super fund focused on people working in health and community services.
• Exclusive Workplace Banking- Take advantage of special offers through CommBank’s tailored program - because smart banking means more in your pocket.
• JB Hi-Fi Employee Discounts- Access exclusive staff pricing on the latest tech and home essentials.
• Wellbeing Support on Demand- Our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is always here when you need it.
• Time to Unwind-Treat yourself with staff-only discounts at Endota Spa.
• Novated Leasing Made Easy- Use your pre-tax income to pay for your car through our partner Enlist and enjoy potential tax benefits.
• Career Growth Across Australia- Explore national job opportunities within our broader For Purpose Aged Care network.
• Ausmed Passport- Take your training and qualifications with you—you’re learning counts wherever your career takes you.

Our culture is one of collaboration and compassion. Our leaders have the ability to create, grow and inspire their team. We believe if our staff are happy, our residents are happy.