We're Hiring!

Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day? Autumn Lodge in Macksville, NSW is seeking a dedicated Food Services Assistant to join our team on a full-time permanent basis.

If you take pride in preparing and serving nutritious meals with warmth and care and want to be part of a supportive environment where residents always come first, we would love to hear from you.

About Respect Aged Care

Since 1922, Respect Aged Care has proudly supported older Australians through high-quality care and a strong sense of community. As a not-for-profit organisation, we believe everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect. Our organisation continues to grow, with aged care homes, retirement villages, and home care services across Australia.

About the Role

As a Food Services Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy healthy, delicious, and well-presented meals each day. Working as part of our hospitality team, you will contribute to a positive dining experience that supports residents’ health and wellbeing.

Living in Macksville

Nestled along the beautiful Nambucca River on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Macksville offers a relaxed lifestyle in a welcoming community. Just a short drive to pristine beaches, national parks, and waterways, it is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors. With excellent schools, health services, and local amenities, Macksville provides a wonderful balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Conveniently located between Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie, it combines the charm of a riverside town with easy access to larger centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service in accordance with menus and dietary requirements.

• Ensure meals are presented to a high standard and served with care.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

• Support stock rotation and safe food storage.

• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver excellent service to residents.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a food services or kitchen role (aged care or healthcare environment preferred).

• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.

• Current Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A positive attitude and genuine commitment to providing excellent service.

All candidates must also meet the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care sector.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive pay with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Training and opportunities to grow your skills.

• Job stability in a growing and essential sector.

• Meaningful work that makes a real difference to residents’ lives.

*The successful candidate will receive a salary between the range of $52,000-$57,000*