Closes: Apr 23, 2026
FOOD SERVICE/DIETARY CARE ASSISTANT- Residential aged care facility
- Part time Position Available (18 hours per week) | Aged Care Industry
- Shoreham Location (30-minutes from Frankston)
- Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Options - increase your take home pay!
As a Food Service/ Dietary Care Assistant you will assist in preparation and serving of meals to our residents at mecwacare Annie’s Court, a 60-bed facility in Shoreham. Working as part of the Food Services Team, the responsibilities include preparation and serving of meals, daily kitchen hygiene and audit duties.
What you bring:
- Certificate in Food Handling: HLTFS207C.
- Experience in a commercial kitchen.
- Aged Care Experience as FSA/ Kitchen Hand
- Experience in the preparation and presentation of food for large groups.
- Ability to provide a high standard of customer service.
- Understanding of and commitment to safe work and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to understand and complete documentation in accordance with Food Safety Plan requirements.
- Ability to identify problems and a clear understanding of when to alert immediate supervisors.
- Pro-active and dedicated approach to position.
What we offer:
- Work Life Balance
- Not for profit Salary Packaging benefit up to $15,900 and Meals Card up to $2,700.
- Employee Assistance Program alongside awards and recognition
- Range of other benefits and discounts.
Why work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
To apply: please submit your application and attach your CV.
All successful candidates must be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant compliance checks.
