Food Service Assistant

2 days ago


Colac, Victoria, Australia Workday Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: Casual hours, flexible times

Location: Mercy Place Colac

Upload with application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Grace Kadatuan I

All applications will need to go through the job, direct applications cannot be entertained.

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Food Service Assistant, you'll create cherished moments each day.

  • Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, ensuring that dietary needs and preferences are met.

  • Adhere to food safety regulations, ensuring cleanliness and proper food handling practices in kitchen and dining areas.

  • Help residents who require assistance with eating, offering support as necessary to ensure their comfort.

  • Observe and record the food and fluid intake of residents, reporting any concerns to nursing staff.

What you'll bring

You're reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.

  • Experience in a food service role, preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting, is highly desirable.

  • A valid food safety handling certificate

  • Knowledge of common dietary restrictions (e.g., gluten-free, diabetic, low-sodium) and how to accommodate these when preparing meals.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff, and family members, demonstrating empathy and respect for elderly residents.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

  • Valid police check

  • Work rights in Australia

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.


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