Food Services Assistant

Casual | BaptistCare Wattle Grove, Lalor | Aged Care Hospitality | $29.78/hr + 25% Casual Loading + NFP Benefits

Do you enjoy working in a kitchen, preparing food and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes?

At BaptistCare Wattle Grove, mealtimes are an important part of our residents’ day. As a Kitchen Hand, you’ll play an essential role in supporting our catering team to deliver fresh, enjoyable meals in a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

If you have experience in cafés, restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens or food service and want to use your skills in a role with real purpose, this could be your next move! 

WHY JOIN OUR KITCHEN TEAM

Bring your kitchen and hospitality skills into a rewarding environment where your contribution makes a difference every day.

Enjoy being part of a supportive team, helping prepare and serve meals while ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and meets food safety and hygiene standards. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• $29.78 per hour + 25% casual loading.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 — more take-home pay without needing a pay rise.
• Flexible casual shifts across a 7-day roster.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture with genuine purpose.
• Employee Assistance Program — free, confidential wellbeing support.
• Part of a trusted national organisation supporting 70,000+ Australians.

THE ROLE

As a Kitchen Hand, you’ll work closely with the catering team to ensure residents receive quality meals and the kitchen remains clean, organised and ready for service.

• Assisting with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling and cutting ingredients.
• Supporting cooks and chefs with daily kitchen operations and meal preparation.
• Washing dishes, utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning and sanitising kitchen surfaces, equipment and food preparation areas.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Assisting with meal portioning, plating and serving as required.
• Receiving, storing and organising food supplies appropriately.
• Following food safety procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the catering team to ensure meals are prepared and served on time. 

ABOUT YOU

You’re reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. You understand the importance of cleanliness, food safety and working efficiently in a busy kitchen..

You might come from:

• Restaurant or café front of house
• Hotel food & beverage
• Events and functions
• Customer service or retail hospitality

What you’ll need:

• A Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate (required).
• Availability to work across a rotating 7-day roster (mandatory).
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety and detail.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• A National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Proof of working rights in Australia.
• Willingness to complete a medical assessment to confirm physical capability for the role. 

WHY MAKE THE MOVE?

Your work behind the scenes helps make mealtimes enjoyable and meaningful for our residents.

Bring your kitchen experience into an environment where teamwork, quality food and genuine care come together. Every clean kitchen, well-prepared meal and helping hand contributes to residents’ comfort and wellbeing. 

ABOUT BAPTISTCARE

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

BRING YOUR HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE SOMEWHERE IT TRULY MATTERS.

Hit ‘Apply’ now — applications are reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait.

Questions about the role? Reach out to Lili Lesage at mytalent@baptistcare.org.au

Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.