Food Service Assistant Cheltenham Manor Part Time | Cheltenham, Melbourne’s Southeast

Flexible part time hours — Morning's & Afternoon's Available

Join a warm, supportive team making a real difference every day

Be part of a family owned organisation that truly values its people

About Us: Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family owned and operated Residential Aged Care organisation committed to best practice, continuous improvement, and strong community values. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, team focused environment where staff feel valued and residents receive high quality, person centred care.

About the Role: Cheltenham Manor is one of Melbourne’s most well regarded residential aged care homes, a large, 153 bed facility set in the heart of Cheltenham, operated by the family owned Medical & Aged Care Group.

Far from your average aged care home, Cheltenham Manor offers boutique, hotel style living for residents, with beautiful shared spaces, a daily café/kiosk, secure gardens, a chapel, hairdressing salon, and a genuine community feel that residents and staff love being part of. Meals here are a real highlight prepared fresh on-site, dietitian approved and tailored to residents’ cultural and medical needs.

When you join Cheltenham Manor, you’re joining a home that takes real pride in what it does, and a team that shows up every day to make a difference. We have an exciting chance for a Permanent Part Time Food Services Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team at Cheltenham Manor

This role is perfect for someone who is confident, proactive, and takes pride in getting the job done to a high standard.



You will play a key role in supporting our kitchen operations and ensuring residents receive quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

Available Shifts:

Morning: 6:30am – 2:00pm

Afternoon: 2:00pm – 8:00pm

Why Join Us?

Competitive Hourly Pay Rates

Shift Allowances

17.5% Annual Leave Loading (making your leave worth more)

EAP Program

Refer a Friend Benefit Program

JB-Hi-Fi Employee Discounts

Home & Hearts Staff Awards Program

Ongoing training & career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with meal preparation and food plating

Serve meals and beverages to residents

Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment

Follow food safety and infection control procedures

Work collaboratively with kitchen and care staff

About You:

Confident, reliable, and able to work efficiently

Strong work ethic with a “get it done” attitude

Team player with a positive approach

Good communication and time management skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications & Experience:

Food Safety Certificate

(Required)

Experience in hospitality or aged care

(1+ year preferred)

Understanding of hygiene and food safety practices

(Required)

Requirements:

Current Police Check

(Required)

Australian working rights

(Required)

Our Values: At MACG, our values are at the heart of everything we do, and they show up in the way we care for our residents and support each other every day.

Compassion | Integrity | Dignity | Diversity | Accountability | Family | Respect

📌 Food Service Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Aged Care
📍 Melbourne