Food Services Assistant

About the role

Sunshine, Western Suburbs Casual View favourites Create a safe, positive, and welcoming dining experience to our residents Support quality of life and be supported by a great team Convenient, accessible metropolitan Melbourne location. At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive. For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection. Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives. Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal components
• Serve food
• Maintain hygiene standards
• Support individual dietary needs
• Create a safe, enjoyable dining experience for residents
• Collaborate with team members
• Pay attention to detail
• Stay motivated to ensure every meal contributes to exceptional care

Requirements

• Certificate in Food Handling
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse and relate to people with understanding, patience and sensitivity
• Strong commitment to service and care
• Team focused and supportive of colleagues
• Availability to work mornings

Benefits

• Rewarding work within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Flexible, family‑friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
• Access to Fitness Passport – heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and more
• Opportunity to open a high‑interest savings account via our banking partner
• Workplace that values diversity and inclusion

Pay

Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)