Urgent: Food Services Assistant/Kitchen Hand

Aged care opportunities currently at Estia Health

As we expand and improve our services, we are often on the look out for dedicated, devoted passionate staff to join our team. Here is the list of our current vacancies throughout Australia.

Apply now Job no: 519265
Employment type: Casual
Location: QLD Metro
Work Site: Estia Health Carindale
Categories: Food Services Assistant, Housekeeping

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 94 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the role - Food Service Assistant/Kitchen Hand

You’ll wake up each morning wanting to see people enjoy food as much as you do.

Here’s what a typical day involves:

- Prepping food and drink.

- Cleaning (including dishes) – you bring a sparkle to the place in more ways than one.

- Changing up the menu. You’ll work with our team and residents to create exciting meals that cater to every individual.

- Keeping records as part of our Food Safety Program.

- Being active and on your feet for most of your shift.

You’ll be a real team player who has:

- A real desire to make a difference in people’s lives

- Experience in kitchen work (aged care is a bonus)

- Great time management and planning skills

- Completed the Basic Food Handling Course

About the role - Housekeeper

In this busy role, you’ll:

- Take pride in ensuring a clean, hygienic and safe home for our residents to enjoy everyday

- Be a valued team member delivering to highest standards of cleanliness and safety, you’ll make a positive difference to the presentation of, and service within, the home

- Join a fun and dedicated team of aged care professionals who strive to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents

You’ll be a team player who:

- Has excellent attention to detail where the delivery of health and hygiene standards are critical and a commitment to Work, Health and Safety principles is a must

- Is positive, warm, empathetic and has a can‑do approach to excel in this valued role

- Implements and manages a hygiene maintenance system of auditing and site inspections for the home to assist in delivering operational excellence

Benefits available:

- Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First

- Retail savings with the Blue Light Card

- Discounted car hire

- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

- Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health

- Novated leasing for vehicles

- Workplace banking support

- ACN membership discounts for nurses

- Discounted health insurance with nib health

- Discounted JB HiFi

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply Now

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: It is a condition of employment that you will be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and Influenza. You will need to have one (1) dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. All shortlisted applicants will need to pass required background checks. If you are interested in a role please ensure you apply online as we do not accept emailed resumes.

Advertised: 28 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

#J-18808-Ljbffr