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Respect – Fred French Home, Newstead TAS

Are you reliable, team-focused and passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people? We have an exciting casual opportunity for a Food Services Assistant to join our friendly team at Respect Fred French Home in Newstead, Tasmania.

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be one of the largest providers 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

• Competitive salary and casual entitlements

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 for living expenses, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation

• Learning, development, and growth opportunities

• Supportive onsite leadership and a welcoming team environment

About the Role

As a Food Services Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents’ wellbeing by assisting with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and dining environment. You will work collaboratively with the catering and care teams to ensure meals are delivered in a timely, respectful, and resident-focused manner.

This is a casual position, offering flexibility across a rotating roster.

Key Duties

• Assist with basic food preparation and meal plating

• Deliver meals and beverages to residents in line with dietary requirements

• Assist residents during mealtimes where required

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and service areas

• Wash dishes and utensils and manage waste appropriately

• Follow food safety, hygiene, and infection control standards

• Accurately complete required documentation

• Work collaboratively with the catering, care, and clinical teams

• Comply with all organisational policies, procedures, and aged care quality standards

About You

• Previous experience in food services, hospitality, or aged care (desirable but not essential)

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (or willingness to learn)

• A friendly, respectful, and resident-focused approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Current National Police Certificate and Aged Care Worker Screening (or ability to obtain)

• Food Handling Cert (or ability to acquire)

• Availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays

Perks & Benefits

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per year, plus $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive, approachable leaders onsite

• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace culture

• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care