Food Services Assistant

Job Description:

About the role: 

We are on the search for a Food Service Assistant to join our experienced and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming and supportive care experience for the residents of our Carseldine Aged Care service. Historically known as Holy Spirit Home, our 189-bed facility offers residents a supportive and welcoming environment, with Residential Living aged care, Independent Living and Community Living services all available at the same location.  

 

Things that work for us: 

• Fixed term contract (maternity leave), essential to commit to all the following shifts - Week 1 roster (Tuesday PM, Saturday AM and Sunday AM) & Week 2 roster (Monday PM, Friday PM and Saturday AM)
• Undertake various tasks within the Food Services area including but not limited to – meal preparation and presentation, meal distribution, serving, cleaning and dishwashing
• Experience in an aged care facility or hospital environment or similar role

• Attention to detail and communication skills 

• An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team   

• Willing to apply for a National Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willing to apply)

 

Things that work for you: 

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum 
• Access to the Fitness Passport (Gym/pool discounted program), Blue Light Card and discounted holiday accommodation

• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision 

• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit 

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service 

• No cost uniforms and training 

• Free annual flu vaccination 

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families 

 

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family? 

For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire our work today. 

 

Reconciliation Action Plan 

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.  

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au    

 

Interested? Apply today!
 
No agencies please. 

Closing Date:

3 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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