About the role

We are seeking reliable and compassionate Food Services Assistants to join our team at our residential aged care home in Morwell.

You will play a key role in delivering meals and supporting catering services, ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious and enjoyable dining experiences in line with food safety standards.

Salary – $28.67 – $29.78 per hour + 25% casual loading + NFP benefits

Casual role with shifts across a 7-day roster (including weekends)

Key responsibilities

• Delivery of meals across dining areas within a residence.
• Ability to work with other catering staff and assist with the preparation of basic food stuff if required or directed by a supervisor.
• Provide support for function planning and delivery.
• Ensure all catering facilities' food safety program schedule is adhered to.
• Assist customers with service delivery in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Ensuring all staff in the catering department maintain safe food handling practices and compliance.
  
  

About you

• Warm, reliable and team-oriented approach
• Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs
• Availability to work across a 7-day roster
• Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate (essential)
• Previous experience in aged care or catering (preferred)
• Knowledge of food safety practices and HACCP compliance

Compliance / Checks required

• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Relevant worker screening/clearance as required
• Proof of working rights in Australia
• Willingness to complete a medical assessment

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate + 25% casual loading
• Increase your take-home pay with NFP salary packaging up to $18,550
• Be part of a national organisation supporting 38,000+ Australians
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

About Baptcare

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for-purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

Apply today!! – Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lili Lesage at talent@baptcare.org.au

Please note that applications must be submitted through our online system, as we are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.