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Food Services Assistant

  • Onkparinga Lodge Residential Care, Huntfield Heights, SA, Australia, 5163
  • Permanent Part time
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Position Description

Permanent Part Time 

30 Hours per fortnight

  • Week 1; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 2.00pm to 7.30pm 

  • Week 2; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 2.00pm to 7.30pm

 

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

 

About the role

As a Food Service Assistant, you will support the delivery of high-quality catering services to our residents. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment while adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.

You play an important role in creating a positive dining experience by helping deliver meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences in a welcoming and comfortable setting.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

 

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients. To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience in food handling or in kitchen roles
  • Clear communication skills in English, especially when interacting with older people
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently
  • A basic understanding of how to support residents living with dementia
  • A respectful, team-oriented approach aligned with our values of Service, Courage, and Compassion
 

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

 

How to apply

Apply online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search

Applications close: Tuesday 29th September 2026 at 4.00pm

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