Make a real difference where it matters most!

Are you a compassionate about preparing meals while providing excellent service to residents? Join us and help provide the quality care our residents deserve.

At Our Home, We’re More Than Just Colleagues — We’re a Team That Values To Provide The Best CARE For Our Residents

Collaboration

Accountability

Respect

Empathy

Position Overview

We are looking for dependable and compassionate Food Services Assistants to support the preparation, plating, and delivery of meals to residents in our aged care home. This role ensures that all food is served safely, hygienically, and in a way that meets residents’ individual dietary needs and preferences.

The Food Services Assistant plays an essential role in promoting the health and wellbeing of residents through nutritious, well-presented meals in a clean and welcoming dining environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and plating of meals and snacks for residents according to the set menu and dietary guidelinesEnsure food is served at appropriate temperatures and in accordance with resident meal orders and texture modifications (e.g. IDDSI guidelines)Deliver meals to dining areas or resident rooms, ensuring a respectful and positive interactionSupport kitchen hygiene and cleanliness including dishwashing, surface cleaning, and equipment sanitisationFollow all food safety and infection control policies and proceduresAssist with stock rotation, labelling, and storage of food itemsCommunicate effectively with kitchen staff, care staff,



and residentsReport any concerns regarding residents’ nutrition, hydration, or food safetyComplete kitchen cleaning tasks and checklists as required

Requirements

Previous experience in a kitchen or food services environment (aged care preferred)Knowledge of secure food handling and infection control practicesAbility to follow instructions and work as part of a teamGood communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring and respectful attitude towards elderly residentsNDIS Clearance

Benefits & Work Culture

As a purpose led, not-for-profit organisation, our staff’s health and wellbeing are important to us. This is why we have partnered with selected providers to offer employees a growing range of benefits that make sure they get the most out of their working and personal life.

Benefits Available Include

Tax savings of up to $15,900 per year with Salary Packaging (Go Salary)Exclusive staff discounts with JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa and moreCommBank Workplace bankingState of the art technology to help staff work smarterStaff room facilitiesOnsite ParkingSalary sacrificing options with superannuationNovated Leasing through EnlistHESTA benefits for membersAccess EAP – a voluntary, confidential and free counselling service

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.

Click apply to Express your interest in working at The Vue Community Aged Care now.

📌 Food Services Assistant - PPT The Vue Community Aged Care (Warrnambool)
🏢 For Purpose Aged Care Australia
📍 Warrnambool