Food Service Assistant page is loaded## Food Service Assistantlocations: Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Agedtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 30, 2026 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-8221**Employment Type:** Permanent part time**Salary:** $25.297 - $25.76 (depending on experience)**Location:** Mercy Place Bethlehem (Bendigo)**Upload with application:** Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications**Contact:**Leanne Winning | lwinning@mercy.com.au**Where there's life, there's Mercy.****Where there's care, there's You**For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.**At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.****To do that, we need you.****Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.****About the opportunity**At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Food Service Assistant, you'll create cherished moments each day.We provide excellent dining experience for residents in the home and encourage social interaction with all aspects of meal and dining experience.**What you'll bring**You're reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.To thrive in this role, you will have:* Good communication skills, be patient and respectful to elderly people* Be able to keep up with a fast pace, and good organisational skills.You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:* Food Handlers certificate – preferred but not essential* National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Clearance.Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.*We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.**The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.*The Mercy Health Team is growing, and we warmly welcome the opportunity for you to become a valued member of our team. We invite you to search our current job openings and submit your application for those that align with your qualifications and aspirations. Rest assured, we are committed to keeping you informed about your application progress and any exciting new career opportunities that may pique your interest. We appreciate your keen interest in becoming a part of Mercy Health, and we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard.#J-18808-Ljbffr