Fixed Term Part Time Contract up to 03 May 2027

Fortnightly Roster (28.5 Hours Total)

Week 1:

- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

- Saturday: 4:00 PM – 7:45 PM

- Monday: 4:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Week 2:

- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

- Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

About the role

As a Food Service Assistant, you will support the delivery of high-quality catering services to our residents. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment while adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.

You play an key role in creating a positive dining experience by helping deliver meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences in a welcoming and comfortable setting.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

What You’ll Bring





- Prior experience in kitchen support, food preparation, or hospitality (aged care or healthcare experience is a plus, but not required).

- Fluent, clear English communication skills, especially when speaking with older adults.

- Empathy, patience, and a basic understanding of caring for residents living with dementia.

- Strong reliability, good time management, and a collaborative team attitude.

- Alignment with our core values: Service, Courage, and Compassion.

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

How to apply

Apply online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search

Enquiries: *@southerncrosscare.com.au

Applications close: 20 November 2026

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