Food Services Assistant
Convenient, accessible metropolitan Melbourne location.
About the role
As a Food Services Assistant (FSA) at VMCH, you will create a safe, enjoyable dining experience for residents by preparing meal components, serving food, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting individual dietary needs. Your collaboration, attention to detail, and motivation will ensure every meal experience contributes to the exceptional care we strive to deliver.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meal components
- Serve food to residents
- Maintain hygiene standards
- Support individual dietary needs
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive dining environment
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 and afternoons
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and an NDIS Worker screen check.
Benefits
- Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
- 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, offering heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
- Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire, and more
- High-interest savings account via our banking partner
About Us
VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education, and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 4,000-plus staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting 15,000+ people primarily in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.