Food Services Assistant
- Clayton, VIC, Australia, 3168
- Full time
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 in Clayton, the Food Services team plays a real and everyday role in the wellbeing of older Australians — and right now, there are permanent positions 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
- 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
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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