We're Hiring!
Food Service Assistant
- 21-45 Conaghan Street, Gracemere Gardens, QLD, Australia, 4702
- Part time
About Us
At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.
As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.
We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.
If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
- A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
- Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
- Opportunities to grow your career
- Save tax by salary packing up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out, and holiday accommodation!
About the Role
Gracemere Gardens is a welcoming aged care community where resident wellbeing and comfort are at the heart of everything we do. We’re seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to join our friendly team, helping with meal preparation and service and making mealtimes a safe, enjoyable, and positive experience for our residents.
Reporting to the Chef/Cook, the Food Services Assistant helps deliver safe, tasty meals and beverages that meet our residents’ individual needs, while supporting the Food Safety Program.
No two days are the same! As Food Services Assistant, you will:
- Assist with menu planning to meet residents’ individual needs and preferences.
- Prepare, serve, present, and deliver food and beverages in line with the Food Safety Program (FSP).
- Perform general cleaning in accordance with the FSP.
- Help monitor and record FSP requirements, including temperatures and goods receipting.
- Ensure friendly and timely delivery of meals and refreshments to residents.
- Participate in the ongoing quality review of the FSP.
- Report any food- or beverage-related concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.
- Undertake other tasks within your skill set as directed by the organisation.
About You
You’ll thrive with us if you have:
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Experience in residential aged care food services.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, resident-focused service.
- Willingness and ability to work a 7-day rotating roster to support consistent food service.
- To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Perks & Benefits
- As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
- Training and development pathways
- Supportive leaders who are onsite
- A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that genuinely values you, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that selection processes will commence immediately, any late applications may result in exclusion from the process.
To be considered please apply now!
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