Food Service Assistant

Job Description:

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As a Casual Food Services Assistant , you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of our St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote.

St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote (locally known as John Paul Village) is a 213 bed facility located 35km from Sydney's CBD. It is situated next to the Royal National Park, one of Sydney's real treasures!

At St Vincent’s Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.

• What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.
• Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.

Things that work for us:

• •Previous experience in a similar role
• •Experience in an aged care facility or hospital environment desirable, providing services that support high-quality food services outcomes for residents, customers and staff of the Facility
• •High level of customer service skills
• •Willingness to work in the kitchen or on serving, completing wash-up duties, unloading deliveries &/or whatever is required to provide an excellent food service for our residents.
• •Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• •An ability to provide a catering and kitchen service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation, and food safety standards
• •Must have the availability to work on weekdays.
• •An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• •An understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• •Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (valid within 6 months).
• •NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you:

• •Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as One St Vincent's
• •More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• •Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development and more!

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including NDIS Worker Screening checks.

Equal Opportunity and Reconciliation

At St Vincent’s, we value inclusivity and diversity. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us.

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation , https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button.

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

9 December 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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