Food Service Assistant

2 weeks ago


Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park, Australia Workday Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park

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

Contact: Kim Buller, Service Manager |

All applications to be submitted online, no emailed applications can be accepted

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 this, 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 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 help create cherished moments and better health outcomes for residents each day.

  • Assist in the preparation, portioning, and serving of meals according to the dietary requirements and preferences of elderly residents.

  • Ensure food is presented attractively and served in a timely manner to meet health and safety standards.

  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, dining areas, and storage spaces, adhering to food safety regulations.

  • Monitor food stock levels, assist with inventory management, and report any shortages or expired items to senior staff.

  • Provide support to residents during meal times, including assistance with feeding or special dietary needs, and ensure a positive dining experience.

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

  • Food Handler Certificate

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

  • Current valid police check

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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