Food Service Assistants

• Casual Positions - ideal available 3 days per week
• Generous not- for- profit Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay!
• Modern aged care facilities near public transport and staff carpark.

About you

You are a dedicated person who loves assisting with the preparation of meals, ensuring our residents receive nutritious and appetising meals that contribute to their overall wellbeing and quality of life. You thrive working in a respectful and collaborative environment. You will be joining a supportive dynamic team with a strong focus providing outstanding, friendly and compassionate service.

You would be a great fit if you have:

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Food Handlers Certificate (essential)
• NDIS worker screening check (essential)
• Previous food service industry experience, ideally in the health care sector 
• Track record of providing excellent service and customer experience
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrate a good work ethic
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
• A flexible approach and willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent ‘can do’ attitude 
• Good presentation, with a happy outlook
• Ability to calmly work under pressure and to identify and resolve problems.
• Providing friendly and compassionate service to residents, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are met.

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career

• Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment
• Purchased leave options
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Reward and recognition program
• Free onsite staff car park at our aged care facilities
• Learning and development - opportunities to advance your career internally
• Staff Referral Bonus Program.

About us
Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 177 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care.

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and residents, click APPLY now. Please note, we will be commencing interviews as soon as possible. 

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.