Food Services Assistant Permanent Part time opportunity available at VMCH Ashwood Rewarding employment opportunities, making a difference in your local community Competitive hourly rate and excellent non-for-profit salary packaging benefits About the role We’re seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, and self-motivated team member with experience in food services to help brighten our residents’ day. As a Food

Services Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering meals that meet nutritional and hydration needs, cater to special requirements, and respect individual preferences. We welcome applicants from diverse industries who have food service experience to join VMCH. Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:

Perform basic food preparation tasks and cooking basic meals.

Prepare, present and serve / deliver food and refreshments, ensuring awareness of special needs for modified diets Plate and present food in an appealing manner and to a high-quality visual standard according to individual requirements What you will do:

Perform basic food preparation tasks including preparation and cooking of basic meals Prepare, present and serve/deliver food and refreshments while accommodating dietary needs.

Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and serving areas, including equipment and utensils.

Setting of dining room tables in accordance with table setting guidelines Report equipment faults promptly through proper documentation and adhere to maintenance schedules.

Maintain Menu Boards which provide relevant information to residents each day Effectively manage time by prioritizing tasks and adapting to residents' needs.

Uphold residents' rights to confidentiality, privacy, and personal choice.





Respond promptly and appropriately to the needs of residents, representatives and colleagues About you:

Food Safety Certificate Level I (HLTFSE001) or progression towards the completion of a Food Safety Certificate Previous experience working in a food services environment and/or at an aged care facility Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work within a team and to work with minimum supervision The successful incumbent will need to be flexible and available to work the below days and shifts: Week 1 & 2 Monday & Tuesday 12 to 6pm What we offer?

A competitive salary Excellent salary packaging benefits A collaborative and energetic team environment Ongoing professional development A positive and supportive workplace culture Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Incentive * VMCH is committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive, including offering Fitness Passport to support employees and their families in prioritising their health, wellbeing and active lifestyles About us VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 3,600+ employees and 440 volunteers deliver services to more than 11,000

people. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, we are committed to helping people live their best lives and creating genuine places of belonging for all. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you. To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and a NDIS

Screening Check. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

📌 Food Services Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Vmch
📍 Melbourne