We are looking for enthusiastic and customer focused individuals with food service skills and experience to join our Aged Care team. This is a great entry level role to start your healthcare career.
Contract: Ongoing Part-Time, 32.0 hours per fortnight
The Position:
This role works effectively as part of a cohesive team to ensure the provision of a first class food and beverage service to support the care of elderly residents of Maddocks Gardens. The Food Services Assistant will work within the requirements of the BRHS Food Safety Plan and Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Care Standards for Residential Aged Care Services to support the delivery of food services in line with the Healthy Choices guidelines and individual dietary requirements.
A requirement of this role is availability to work shifts across mornings, afternoons and weekends over 7 days a week, including public holidays.
Why should you apply?
* Enjoy a rewarding and diverse entry level role
* Expand your skills in a large and multifaceted organisation
* Work in an environment with exceptional safety standards
* Great benefits including 5 weeks Annual Leave, Salary Sacrificing to pay less tax + Regular Health & Wellbeing events
What you need:
* Current Safe Food Handling Certificate
* Previous experience in food preparation and/or service in Residential Aged Care is preferred
* Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally
* An understanding of the principles of confidentiality
* Physical capacity to undertake routine lifting and pushing
Please see position description for additional key selection criteria.
About the Team:
Maddocks Gardens is a purpose built 90 bed complex combining high, low and respite care residential services. Our aim is to allow residents to age within the facility in a friendly and relaxed environment promoting independence and quality of life.
Interested? For more information on the position, please contact: Lorraine Wigg, Support Team Leader on
Applications close: Sunday 11th January 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Applications are to be submitted by selecting "Apply Now" and are to include:
* Cover letter
* Resume (including two recent referees)
* Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)
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