Food Service Assistant

Palm Lake Care

Food Service Assistant preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals for aged-care residents at Palm Lake Care Australia. Supporting the Cook and Chef Manager while respecting resident preferences and food-safety standards.

Posted 8/10/2026part-timeMt Warren Park • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food preparation and service within Aged Care, ensuring adherence to Food Safety Standards and maintaining high hygiene standards. Capable of delivering excellent customer service while effectively collaborating with the food services team.

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Food PreparationFood Safety StandardsCustomer ServiceAged Care ExperienceHygiene Standards

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Hard Skills

Meal PreparationFood Stock ManagementDish CleaningFood PresentationNutritional Meal Serving

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationMotivationInitiativeCompeting Priorities ManagementWillingness to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

National Police Check

Industry Keywords

Aged CareFood ServicesHygiene StandardsCustomer Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and serve nutritious and attractive meals to residents
Work with the Cook to ensure meals are plated and presented attractively
Understand and respect residents' preferences when serving food and beverages
Serve and distribute morning and afternoon teas
Assist the Cook with ordering and rotating food stocks
Clean dishes after each meal and maintain high cleanliness standards
Deliver excellent customer service to residents and their families
Report directly to the Chef Manager
Work as an integral part of the food services team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Motivated individuals focused on providing the best support for residents
A current National Police Check
Prior experience in a similar role within Aged Care essential
Readiness and willingness to learn new skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and take initiative
Ability to work as part of a team in a proactive support role to the Cook
Excellent hygiene standards
Knowledge of Food Safety Standards
Must provide a valid national police check
Must undergo a pre-employment medical assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Rates - including weekend and overtime penalties
Work-life Balance with a variety of shifts available
Training & Development – Ongoing on-the-job training and online training specifically designed to support you in your role and prepare you for professional growth opportunities
24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
Palm Lake Care Perks – We offer a selection of complimentary beverages, treats, fruits and bites for staff to enjoy
Supportive team culture
Career Opportunities across Palm Lake Group
Weekend shifts available with penalty rates
Smoke-free workplace