Food Services Assistant

Residential Aged Care - Casual Positions
Baptcare Abbey Gardens - Warragul 3820
**About the Company**:
Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
At Baptcare, our values are deeply rooted in the principles of Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect, and Effectiveness. These values guide us in all aspects of our operations and interactions, shaping our corporate culture and driving our success.
As a Food Services Assistant, your primary role is to provide our residents, families, and staff with assistance in the delivery of meals across the residence and support for the home in line with service standards and the food Safety Program guidelines.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Delivery of meals across dining areas within a residence.
Ability to work with other catering staff and assist with the preparation of basic food stuff if required or directed by supervisor.
Provide support for function planning and delivery.
Ensure all catering facilities food safety program schedule is adhered to.
Assist customers with service delivery in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Ensuring all staff in catering department maintain safe food handling practices and compliance.
About you
A warm, compassionate, and reliable team member
Ability to listen and understand our clients' needs and requirements
Availability at work over a 7-day roster.
Relevant Industry Training - Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate
Previous experience working in an aged care or industry Catering team
Knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP compliance
What’s it for you?
Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.
A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing of up to $18,550 per annum
Ongoing professional development and team-building opportunities
Access to confidential counselling and support services
**How to apply**:
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.