Job Description
Connect Staffing Group is seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and experienced Food Services Assistants to support a diverse range of aged care, healthcare, hospitality, and education providers across Melbourne.
Whether you're looking to pick up extra shifts, secure ongoing casual work, explore current environments, or achieve better work-life balance, we have opportunities to match your skills, availability, and career goals.
From aged care facilities and hospitals to schools, corporate catering, and hospitality venues, you'll enjoy variety, flexibility, and rewarding work while being supported by a dedicated recruitment team.
About the Role
As a Food Services Assistant, you'll be responsible for assisting with meal preparation and service while maintaining food safety, compliance, and service standards across a range of client sites.
Assisting with food preparation, plating and meal service
Performing dishwashing and kitchen cleaning duties to maintain hygiene standards and support kitchen operations
Preparing and serving meals and refreshments to residents/patients
Supporting kitchen teams including setup and breakdown of service areas
Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils and food service areas
Assisting in monitoring and recording Food Safety Program requirements, including temperature checks and cleaning schedules
Ensuring compliance with all workplace health and safety procedures
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous catering, hospitality, or food service experience
Strong understanding of hygiene and food safety practices
Flexible availability to work varied shifts, including early starts and weekends
Food Safety Certificate
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (required for aged care shifts)
Current Working with Children Check (required for education and hospital shifts)
National Police Check




Two recent professional references
Reliable transport and the ability to travel to various client locations
Australian working rights (no sponsorship available)
What's in It for You?
At Connect Staffing, we understand that flexibility and support matter.
Flexible shifts available 7 days a week
Ongoing casual opportunities across multiple sectors
Self-manage your availability and select shifts through our Workforce App
Access to Maxxia Salary Packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
Dedicated consultant support from recruitment through to placement
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
Opportunity to work with respected organisations throughout Melbourne
Why Join Connect Staffing?
With more than 20 years of recruitment experience, Connect Staffing Group is one of Australia's trusted providers of hospitality and healthcare staffing solutions.
We partner with leading aged care providers, hospitals, educational organisations, and hospitality venues to connect skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities.
Our team takes the time to understand your experience, preferences, and goals, ensuring you're matched with roles that suit both your career and lifestyle.
We're committed to providing a seamless onboarding experience, ongoing support, and access to quality work across Melbourne.
Connect Staffing Group values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and communities.
Applicants must meet the essential qualifications, skills, mandatory compliances and experience requirements of the role.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced Food Services Assistant looking for flexibility, excellent pay rates, and a supportive team behind you, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Food Service Assistants (Melbourne)
🏢 Connect Staffing Group
📍 Melbourne