Food Service Assistant

21 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia NurseLink Healthcare Full time

**About NurseLink Healthcare**

NurseLink Healthcare is a trusted healthcare staffing agency, ISO 9001:2015 certified, providing high-quality, person-centred services to aged care homes, private hospitals, and healthcare settings across Australia. Our team includes Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Care Assistants, FSAs, Chefs, and Cleaners who are committed to delivering excellence in care.

**Role Overview**

We are currently seeking dedicated and reliable **Food Services Assistants (FSAs)** for placements at aged care facilities. FSAs play a key role in supporting meal preparation, service, and kitchen hygiene. You will ensure residents receive safe, nutritious, and enjoyable meals while maintaining a clean and welcoming dining environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist in plating and serving meals to residents based on individual dietary requirements
- Support kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks
- Deliver food trays to residents and assist with setup during mealtimes
- Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas
- Maintain accurate documentation such as food temperature logs and cleaning schedules
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and infection control protocols at all times
- Assist with stock rotation, unpacking deliveries, and general kitchen organisation
- Interact respectfully and compassionately with residents and staff

**Essential Criteria**
- Experience working in a food services or hospitality environment, preferably in aged care or healthcare
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP)
- Current Food Handling Certificate
- Fully COVID-19 vaccinated (including applicable boosters)
- Current Police Check (National or NDIS Screening Check)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or under supervision
- Friendly and respectful attitude towards elderly and vulnerable people

**Desirable Criteria**
- Previous experience as a Food Services Assistant in an aged care facility
- Familiarity with modified diets and dietary needs of older adults
- Flexibility to work across different sites and shifts (AM/PM/weekends)

**Why Join NurseLink Healthcare?**
- Flexible shifts and ongoing work opportunities
- Work in a variety of respected aged care settings
- Supportive and responsive agency team
- Competitive pay rates with reliable payroll processing

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $32.00 - $70.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- Food service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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