Food Services Assistant - PPT

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to 15990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card

Free annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Kew is seeking a dedicated Food Services Assistant to join a caring team. You will support catering and kitchen services for residents, families and staff, delivering high-quality food service outcomes in a welcoming environment.

The role requires flexibility for a rotating roster, excellent communication and attention to detail, with checks such as a National Criminal History Check and potentially NDIS Worker Screening.

Qualifications

• Prior hospitality experience, preferably in aged care, hospital environment or related field.
• Ability to provide a consistent catering/kitchen service aligned with the organisation’s mission.
• Strong customer service, communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering and kitchen services for residents, families and staff.
• Support high quality food service outcomes across the facility.
• Work on a rotating roster with flexibility.
• Deliver friendly, professional service and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering service delivery

Guest relation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Time management

Customer service

Education

Experience in hospitality or aged care

Tools

Criminal history check

NDIS Worker Screening Check (may be required)

Job description

Reconciliation Action Plan

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 Kew facility.

With stunning views, premium amenities, and a level of care second to none, St Vincent’s Care Services Kew redefines the expectations of residential aged care. This new 135 bed contemporary and luxurious residence located in one of Melbourne’s most prestigious suburbs and only 6km’s from the CBD, our spaces and services are focused on assisting residents to thrive by placing as much importance on wellbeing as comfort. St Vincent’s Care Services Kew is not just home, it’s a lifestyle.

Permanent Part Time position available working across Afternoon shift

What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us.

Things that work for us:

• An ability to provide a catering and kitchen service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation

• Experience in hospitality, an aged care facility, hospital environment and/or related field ideal

• Providing services that support high quality food services outcomes for residents, customers and staff of the Facility

• Ability to work a rotating roster, flexible

• High level of customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

• National Criminal History Check

• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

• No cost uniforms and training

• Free annual flu vaccination

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?

Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

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.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

No agencies please.

Closing Date: 19 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

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 ***************@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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