Food Service Assistant (Aged Care)

Join Maddocks Gardens and help deliver safe, high-quality meal services that support the health and wellbeing of older people in our care. As a Food Services Assistant, you'll work as part of a supportive team to provide an enjoyable dining experience for residential aged care residents.

About the Role: 

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages to residents.
• Assist with meal delivery and dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and service areas.
• Follow food safety, infection control and OH&S standards.
• Provide friendly, respectful customer service to residents.

The Contract: Ongoing Part Time | 40 hours per fortnight.

Rotating roster across 7 days, with shifts of 0700–1430 and 1530–2000

Skills & Experience:

• Current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Food preparation or food service experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Passion for supporting older people in aged care.

Please view the full key selection criteria in the Position Description here.

Why Join BRHS?

• Extensive salary packaging to boost take-home pay.
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and great work-life balance
• Make a real difference in aged care every day.
• Join a supportive and welcoming team culture.
• Secure ongoing part-time employment.

Applications close: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Ready to make a difference? For more information contact:

Lorraine Wigg, Support Services Team Leader on 03 5150 3609.

Applications are to include:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in line with the position description
• A resume (including two recent referees)

All appointments are subject to the below requirements.  Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 
• Immunisation Status Clearance 
• Working with Children Check

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children.  Read our full values and commitments here.