Food Services Assistant — Regional Aged Care Kitchen

Respect Group; Gracemere; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meals out/holiday accommodation

Training and development

Onsite leadership

Friendly workplace

Long-term career in aged care

Job summary

Respect is seeking a Food Services Assistant in regional Queensland to support meals for residents, while working with our Chef to ensure safety and smooth kitchen operations in a close‑knit team. This role is based in a regional community and offers meaningful work caring for older Australians.

You will complete a Food Handling Course, obtain police check/NDIS clearance, and bring a compassionate, team-oriented approach. A supportive, long-term career path in aged care is available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support menu planning reflecting residents' needs and dietary requirements.
• Prepare, serve, and present meals and refreshments per the Food Safety Program.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, including cleaning and safe food handling practices.
• Monitor temperatures and goods received for safety.
• Deliver meals with a friendly, respectful approach and report concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.

Skills

Food handling

Hygiene & safety

Teamwork

Job description

Respect is seeking a Food Services Assistant in regional Queensland to support meals for residents, while working with our Chef to ensure safety and smooth kitchen operations in a close‑knit team. This role is based in a regional community and offers meaningful work caring for older Australians.

You will complete a Food Handling Course, obtain police check/NDIS clearance, and bring a compassionate, team-oriented approach. A supportive, long-term career path in aged care is available.