Food Services Assistant

As a Kitchen Hand, you’ll work closely with the catering team to ensure residents receive quality meals and the kitchen remains clean, organised and ready for service.

• Assisting with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling and cutting ingredients.
• Supporting cooks and chefs with daily kitchen operations and meal preparation.
• Washing dishes, utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning and sanitising kitchen surfaces, equipment and food preparation areas.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Assisting with meal portioning, plating and serving as required.
• Receiving, storing and organising food supplies appropriately.
• Following food safety procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the catering team to ensure meals are prepared and served on time. 

You’re reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. You understand the importance of cleanliness, food safety and working efficiently in a busy kitchen..

• Restaurant or café front of house
• Hotel food & beverage
• Events and functions
• Customer service or retail hospitality

• A Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate (required).
• Availability to work across a rotating 7-day roster (mandatory).
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety and detail.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• A National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Proof of working rights in Australia.
• Willingness to complete a medical assessment to confirm physical capability for the role. 

Your work behind the scenes helps make mealtimes enjoyable and meaningful for our residents.

Bring your kitchen experience into an environment where teamwork, quality food and genuine care come together. Every clean kitchen, well-prepared meal and helping hand contributes to residents’ comfort and wellbeing. 

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Hit ‘Apply’ now — applications are reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait.

Questions about the role? Reach out to Lili Lesage at talent@baptcare.org.au

Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

BaptistCare 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.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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