Food Service Assistant

1 week ago

Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia Medical and Aged Care Group Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Café Assistant
Location: Cheltenham Manor – Proudly a part of MACG
Cheltenham Manor, proudly part of the MACG (Medical & Aged Care Group) family, offers a supportive and welcoming environment where team members are valued, encouraged to grow, and play an important role in enhancing the lives of our residents.

As a
Café Assistant
, you'll help create a friendly, relaxed café space where residents, their families, and staff can connect and enjoy quality refreshments. You'll bring warmth, energy, and a passion for great service to every shift, contributing to the overall wellbeing and lifestyle experience of those in our care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver warm and attentive customer service to residents, visitors, and staff
  • Greet guests, take orders, and handle transactions with professionalism and care
  • Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, including barista-made coffee and tea
  • Assist with light food preparation and food service
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the café, including tables, counters, and equipment
  • Support menu updates to reflect resident preferences and dietary needs
  • Monitor inventory and restock café supplies as required
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations
  • Manage cash and EFTPOS transactions accurately and securely
  • Engage in friendly conversation with residents – our customers truly appreciate a good chat

About You

  • Previous experience as a Barista is a plus
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Comfortable multi-tasking between coffee making, food service, and customer engagement
  • Background in hospitality or aged care (highly regarded)
  • Minimum Food Safety Certificate
  • Reliable, professional, and proactive approach to work
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a friendly and approachable manner
  • Genuine interest in enhancing the daily experience of our residents
  • Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

About MACG
The Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family-owned, values-led aged care provider with nine residential homes across Victoria. With Cheltenham Manor as part of our growing group, we remain committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care where residents feel safe, respected, and genuinely supported.

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MACG
operates under a
direct sourcing model
and kindly requests that recruitment agencies
do not make unsolicited contact
regarding any advertised vacancies. At MACG, we are an organisation driven by
purpose, compassion, and care
. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and proudly uphold our values of
respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence
. Our supportive team culture empowers individuals to thrive and achieve their best, both personally and professionally. We encourage applications from people of
all backgrounds, cultures, genders, abilities, and identities,
including
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples. Internal employees are also encouraged to apply.

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