We're Hiring!

If you have experience in aged care catering and enjoy making a difference through food, this is the role for you! We’re looking for a Part-Time Food Services Assistant at Wattleglen, Sale, VIC, who values respect, teamwork, and care in every meal they serve.

About us

As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Respect also offers home care services in multiple states and manages more than 700 units in various retirement villages and independent living communities.

Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

About the role

As a Food Services Assistant, you’ll work with our Chef or Cook to prepare and serve nutritious, well-presented meals for residents. You’ll support our Food Safety Program and help create a friendly, welcoming dining experience every day.

Key Duties

• Support menu planning to reflect residents’ needs, preferences, and dietary requirements.
• Prepare, serve, and present meals and refreshments in accordance with the Food Safety Program.
• Maintain high hygiene standards through general cleaning.
• Monitor and record food safety details, including temperatures and goods received.
• Deliver meals and refreshments with a friendly and respectful approach.
• Report any food or beverage concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.

Essential Requirements:

• Completion of a Food Handling Course
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in residential aged care feed services.

Why you will love working at Respect

• Not for profit, value-based organisation
• Above award hourly rates
• Career Pathways, education and training opportunities

Our Values

• Respect – Treat all people with fairness and dignity.
• Care – Look after and protect the elderly, and each other.
• Teamwork – Encourage, cooperate, and build trust.
• Courage – Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.
• Integrity – Be open, honest, and trustworthy.
• Innovation – Think differently to solve problems.
• Excellence – Drive quality to continuously improve.