As a Food Services Assistant, you will assist in preparation and serving of meals to our residents at our 59-bed facility in Altona North. Working as part of the Food Services Team, the responsibilities include preparation and serving of meals, daily kitchen hygiene and audit duties.

What we offer:

- Enjoy Not-For-Profit benefits that can help increase your take-home pay
- Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts
- Discounted Health Insurance with Medibank
- Access our Employee Assistance Program for extra support when you need it.
- Be recognised through Board Scholarships and Employee Awards that celebrate the great work of our people
- Be part of an organisation that genuinely values work-life balance
- Work alongside like-minded people who are passionate about making a difference

About the role:

- Casual opportunities available
- Join our team at Altona North and make a meaningful difference in the local community
- Conveniently located in Altona North, just a short walk from the Mason St/Millers Rd bus stop (Routes 232 and 903) and approximately a 7-minute drive from Newport Station
- Flexible AM and PM shifts available.

What you bring:

- Certificate in Food Handling: HLTFS207C.
- Experience in a commercial kitchen.
- Aged Care Experience as Food Service Assistant/ Kitchen Hand
- Experience in the preparation and presentation of food for large groups.
- Ability to provide a high standard of customer service.




- Understanding of and commitment to safe work and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to understand and complete documentation in accordance with Food Safety Plan requirements.
- Ability to identify problems and a explicit understanding of when to alert immediate supervisors.
- Pro-active and dedicated approach to position.

About us:
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4300 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

To apply: please submit your application and attach your CV.

Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so if interested, please apply early.

All successful candidates must be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant compliance checks.

📌 Food Services Assistant (Altona)
🏢 Mecwacare
📍 Altona