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Food Services Assistant

  • Balwyn, VIC, Australia, 3103
  • Casual
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There's something meaningful about a well-prepared meal shared with someone who genuinely looks forward to it. At VMCH's residential aged care home for priests in Balwyn, the Food Services team plays a real and everyday role in the wellbeing of older Australians — and right now, there's a casual position open for someone who takes that seriously.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Preparing, plating, and serving meals to residents in accordance with dietary requirements and care plans
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment that meets food safety standards
  • Engaging warmly with residents during mealtimes, supporting their comfort and dignity
  • Collaborating with nursing and care staff to ensure residents' individual needs are met at every meal service
What You'll Bring
  • A current Food Safety Handling certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Experience in a kitchen, food service, or hospitality environment
  • A genuine commitment to caring for older people with respect and patience
  • Reliability and flexibility across a rotating casual roster, including weekends
  • A current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one — a requirement for all VMCH staff working in care settings
Why VMCH Balwyn

VMCH is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation with more than 135 years of service to communities across Victoria. That history shapes the way care is delivered here — with faith, dignity, and a genuine focus on the whole person. As a member of the Food Services team, you'll work alongside people who share those values daily. VMCH also offers salary packaging benefits that can meaningfully increase your take-home pay, access to an employee assistance program, and a workplace where your contribution to residents' quality of life is recognised and appreciated.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter through the VMCH careers portal. If you'd like to learn more about the role before applying, reach out — we're happy to have a conversation. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

 
 
 

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