Food Services Assistant

Job Description:

About the role: 

As 1 of our friendly Food Services Assistant, you’ll be part of an experienced and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of our Maroochydore facility. We are located in the heart of Sunshine Coast, which is within walking distance of restaurants and boutiques along Duporth Avenue, the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre, the Maroochy RSL, Maroochydore Rotary Park, and the Maroochy River. Our 130-bed facility is a modern, lifestyle-oriented aged care service located in a master-planned community precinct on Queensland’s famed Sunshine Coast.  

Things that work for us: 

• Permanent part-time basis
• Commitment to cover AM (07:00 - 14:00) and/or PM (14:00 - 20:00) shifts. Availability across Monday to Sunday is essential
• Previous experience in a similar role assisting in the preparation and serving of meals 
• Assisting with food service duties including setting tables, cleaning dishes and cleaning 
• Genuine and professional customer service skills, team player and well presented
• Previous experience in a similar role, desirable
• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene standards 
• Willing to apply for a National Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (willing to apply) 

Things that work for you: 

• Salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum 
• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision 
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit 
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service 
• No cost uniforms and training 
• Free annual flu vaccination 
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families 
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) 
• Access to discounts such as Blue Light card and accommodation

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family? 

Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support. 

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family. 

Reconciliation Action Plan 

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.  

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment  

Interested? Apply today!  

No agencies please. 

Closing Date:

10 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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