Food Service Assistant Casual

Food Service Assistant - Casual!

Friendly teams and great working environmentsEducation, training and career opportunitiesStaff reward and recognition programsCasual Shifts Available: Morning, Afternoon, Night.

About Us

Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family owned and operated healthcare organisation committed to best practice, continuous improvement, and strong community values.

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, team focused environment where staff feel valued and residents receive high quality, person centered care.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Food Services Assistant to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who is confident, proactive, and takes pride in getting the job done to a high standard. You will play a key role in supporting our kitchen operations and ensuring residents receive quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

Availability Requirements

This is a casual position, however applicants must:

• Be available to work at least 3 days per week
• Be flexible across morning, afternoon, and night shifts
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts (very rare, but required when needed)

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Positive workplace culture
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• Ongoing training and development
• Staff recognition programs
• Be part of a growing, values driven organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and food plating
• Serve meals and beverages to residents
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment
• Follow food safety and infection control procedures
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and care staff

About You

Confident, reliable, and able to work efficiently

Strong work ethic with a “get it done” attitude

Team player with a positive approach

Good communication and time management skills

Comfortable working in a fast paced environment

Qualifications & Experience

• Food Safety Certificate (Required)
• Experience in hospitality or aged care (1+ year preferred)
• Certificate II/III in Hospitality or similar (desirable)
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety practices

Requirements

• Current Police Check (Required)
• Australian working rights
• Influenza vaccination (Required)
• COVID-19 vaccination (Desirable)

Our Values

Unified by our commitment to providing superior care, our values see our divers team collaborate to deliver on our promise to our residents:

• Compassion: generous spirit, welcoming hospitality, connect.
• Integrity: honest, trustworthy and ethical in all that we do.
• Dignity: True worth of every individual.
• Diversity: Value uniqueness of each person.
• Accountable: we are accountable of all actions and outcomes to residents, their carers families and those who fund, govern and support us.
• Family: it is in how we think, behave and talk. It is reflected in the environments and experiences we create.
• Respect: We promote care, compassion and consideration with residents, their carers, families and each other.

If you are as passionate as we are - APPLY TODAY!!

Key skills/competency

• Food Safety
• Meal Preparation
• Customer Service
• Hygiene
• Infection Control
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management
• Food Handling
• Aged Care Environment