Food Service Assistant - Aged Care

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. 

BRHS is seeking applications for Food Service Assistants to join the team at Maddocks Gardens. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic aged care environment within a supportive and collaborative team.

Maddocks Gardens is a 90-bed residential aged care facility comprising three distinct units. Food Service Assistants are valued team members who play an important role in contributing to the daily wellbeing and overall experience of residents.

Contract: Ongoing Part-Time,40 hours per fortnight. Rotating roster across 7 days, with shifts of 0700–1430 and 1530–2000

About the Role:  

Based at Maddocks Gardens, you will be part of a team responsible for the delivery of high-quality food and beverage services to residents. Working in a busy aged care setting, you will assist with meal preparation, plating, service and cleaning while maintaining a strong focus on food safety and resident-centred care.

About You:

• Experience in food service, hospitality or a similar environment
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing a positive experience for residents

Why Join BRHS?

• Work in a supportive and welcoming aged care team
• Contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of residents
• Gain experience in a large, well-established facility
• Be part of an organisation committed to quality care and community outcomes
• Enjoy 5 weeks Annual Leave, access to salary packaging and health and wellbeing support

Please see position description for additional key selection criteria here. 

Interested? For more information on the position, please contact: 

Lorraine Wigg, Support Team Leader on 03 5150 3609.

Applications close: Friday, 26th June 2026

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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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

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