At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals while ensuring a clean and welcoming kitchen.
- Company: Respect, a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in Regional Australia.
- Benefits: Salary packaging options to save on living expenses and meals, plus career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible casual position with varied shifts and a friendly workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through meaningful work in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Food Handling Course completion or willingness to obtain; previous experience in aged care preferred.
At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than providing support — it's about creating places where people feel safe, valued, connected and truly at home.
As the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.
Following Respect's acquisition of Mc Lean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.
This is your opportunity to join that journey.
- Why You Will Love Working With Us
- A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
- Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
- Opportunities to grow your career
- Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!
About the Role
As a Food Services Assistant, you'll work alongside our Chef or Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, while maintaining high food safety standards and ensuring the kitchen and dining areas remain clean, organised and welcoming.
This is a casual position requiring flexibility to work AM, PM, and weekend shifts.
Join a supportive team where collaboration is valued and play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for our residents.
No two days are the same!
- Support menu planning to reflect residents' needs, preferences, and dietary requirements.
- Prepare, serve, and present meals and refreshments in line with the Food Safety Program.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, including general cleaning and safe food handling practices.
- Monitor and record food safety requirements, including temperatures and goods received.
- Deliver meals with a friendly, respectful approach and report any food or beverage concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.
About You
You'll thrive with us if you have
- Completion of a Food Handling Course(or willingness to obtain)
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Previous experience in residential aged care feed services.
Perks & Benefits
- As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries.
- Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
- Training and development pathways
- Supportive leaders who are onsite
- A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care
Food Service Assistant in Toowoomba employer: Respect Group
Respect Aged Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees and residents alike. With a strong commitment to professional development, competitive salaries, and the unique advantage of not-for-profit salary packaging, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that fosters growth and community engagement. Located in the beautiful northwest coast of Tasmania, we offer a meaningful career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of older adults.
