Food Service Assistant

4 days ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Palm Lake Group Full time $40,000 - $120,000 per year

Palm Lake Care's Toowoomba Aged Care Community is currently seeking Part Time and Casual Food Service Assistantsto join our team. This is the perfect opportunity to work shifts that suit your lifestyle with the option to work varied hours Weekend penalty rates do apply

Your role will be an integral part of the team responsible for:

  • The preparation of serving nutritious and attractive meals to our residents
  • Working with the Cook to ensure meals are plated and presented in an attractive and appeasing manner
  • Understanding and respecting our residents preferences and ensuring all food and beverage is served accordingly
  • Serving and distribution of morning and afternoon teas
  • Assisting the Cook with the ordering and rotating of food stocks
  • The cleaning of dishes after each meal ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is maintained for our residents
  • Delivering excellent customer service to our residents and their families

What we are looking for:

  • Motivated individuals focused on providing the best support for our residents
  • Readiness and willing to learn new skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and take initiative
  • Ability to work as a part of a team in a proactive support role to cook
  • Excellent hygiene standards
  • Prior experience in a similar role within Aged Care (considered favorably)
  • A Knowledge of Food Safety Standards is desirable
  • National Police Check

What can we offer you?

You will be part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment with flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and circumstance.

Our culture fosters empowerment and transparency in a supportive environment where we encourage further learning and on the job training to extend skills, experience and genuine careers and education pathways.

And of course, your work is important and will give you the satisfaction of helping older Australians live their days with dignity, respect and independence.

If this role sounds perfect for you, please apply today Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

As an inclusive and culturally sensitive workplace, we invite individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, as well as from all walks of life, to apply for this role.

Please note, all Palm Lake Care Communities are smoke-free workplaces.



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