• Part time, permanent positions
• A variety of shifts across a 7-day roster, you choose! 
• Join a progressive & supportive team

Want to be the one to make a positive impact in the lives of older people every day. Then Royal Freemasons is for you! Experience the rewards of making a difference in older people’s lives by showing compassion and care.

The opportunity

Royal Freemasons is seeking dedicated and compassionate Food Services Assistants to join our warm and welcoming team at Centennial Lodge. This is a rewarding opportunity to support older Australians by helping deliver high-quality meals and exceptional dining experiences in a supportive, person-centred environment.

As a Food Services Assistant, you will play an important role in enhancing the daily living experience of our residents. You will assist with meal preparation, plating, serving, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. Your commitment to excellent service and respect for residents’ preferences and dignity will help create meaningful moments every day.

Key responsibilities include

• Making sure that the dining rooms are well kept, tables are neatly presented.
• Preparation, serving, presentation and delivery of food and beverages in accordance with the Food Safety Program.
• Ensuring that the correct food and beverages are served to each resident according to their dietary/specialised nutritional requirements.
• Ensure a high standard of customer service, always including presenting in a professional manner when interacting with residents during meal services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in hospitality, food services, or aged care (preferred but not essential)
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is reliable, organised, and committed to high standards of hygiene and safety
• Has a genuine passion for supporting older people

Key requirements

• It is a mandatory requirement when working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Clearance or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Clearance, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of this role.
• All Aged Care workers are encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 (3 vaccines) and to receive the Flu-Vaccine, all successful applicants will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencement.
• Food Handling Certificate.

Why work for Royal Freemasons?

We are an established and highly regarded Not-for-Profit provider of Aged Care Services across the Residential, Home Care and Retirement Living sectors. We offer salary packaging and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. With locations across greater Melbourne our staff benefit from great learning and career prospects, fantastic resources and enjoy an envied reputation for excellence in care.

Royal Freemasons is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment; and maintaining the health and safety of our staff, contractors and visitors. As part of your application, you will be required to complete a pre-employment screening declaration.

How to apply

If you want a career that is rewarding and makes the difference, then we want to hear from you! Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.