Food Services Assistant at VMCH

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meal Preparation, Plating, Food Serving, Food Safety, Dietary Requirement Management, Kitchen Hygiene, Resident Care, Collaboration, Hospitality

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

There's something meaningful about a well-prepared meal shared with someone who genuinely looks forward to it. At VMCH's residential aged care home in Clayton, the Food Services team plays a real and everyday role in the wellbeing of older Australians — and right now, there are permanent positions open for someone who takes that seriously. What You'll Be Doing * Preparing, plating, and serving meals to residents in accordance with dietary requirements and care plans * Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment that meets food safety standards * Engaging warmly with residents during mealtimes, supporting their comfort and dignity * Collaborating with nursing and care staff to ensure residents' individual needs are met at every meal service What You'll Bring * A current Food Safety Handling certificate (or willingness to obtain one) * Experience in a kitchen, food service, or hospitality environment * A genuine commitment to caring for older people with respect and patience * Reliability and flexibility across a rotating casual roster, including weekends * A current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one — a requirement for all VMCH staff working in care settings Why VMCH Clayton VMCH is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation with more than 135 years of service to communities across Victoria. That history shapes the way care is delivered here — with faith, dignity, and a genuine focus on the whole person. As a member of the Food Services team, you'll work alongside people who share those values daily. VMCH also offers salary packaging benefits that can meaningfully increase your take-home pay, access to an employee assistance program, and a workplace where your contribution to residents' quality of life is recognised and appreciated. Ready to Apply? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter through the VMCH careers portal. If you'd like to learn more about the role before applying, reach out — we're happy to have a conversation. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Responsibilities

Prepare, plate, and serve meals to residents according to dietary requirements and care plans. Maintain a hygienic kitchen environment and engage warmly with residents to support their dignity and comfort.