Food Services Assistant

There's something meaningful about a well-prepared meal shared with someone who genuinely looks forward to it. At VMCH's residential aged care home for priests in Balwyn, the Food Services team plays a real and everyday role in the wellbeing of older Australians — and right now, there's a casual position open for someone who takes that seriously.

• Preparing, plating, and serving meals to residents in accordance with dietary requirements and care plans
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment that meets food safety standards
• Engaging warmly with residents during mealtimes, supporting their comfort and dignity
• Collaborating with nursing and care staff to ensure residents' individual needs are met at every meal service

• A current Food Safety Handling certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Experience in a kitchen, food service, or hospitality environment
• A genuine commitment to caring for older people with respect and patience
• Reliability and flexibility across a rotating casual roster, including weekends
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one — a requirement for all VMCH staff working in care settings

VMCH is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation with more than 135 years of service to communities across Victoria. That history shapes the way care is delivered here — with faith, dignity, and a genuine focus on the whole person. As a member of the Food Services team, you'll work alongside people who share those values daily. VMCH also offers salary packaging benefits that can meaningfully increase your take-home pay, access to an employee assistance program, and a workplace where your contribution to residents' quality of life is recognised and appreciated.

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter through the VMCH careers portal. If you'd like to learn more about the role before applying, reach out — we're happy to have a conversation. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.