Food Service Assistants, Chefs & Cooks

🍽️ Join Our Team: Kitchen Staff Wanted! 🌟

Please note: All applicants MUST have previous experience in Aged Care settings.

Are you passionate about supporting residents in Aged Care? Want to choose when & where you work?

We're hiring Experienced Food Service Assistants for Aged Care Facilities across Eastern Melbourne area.

Morning, Afternoon, Night – Shifts Available ⏰

Please note: All applicants MUST be willing to travel to East Area

💥 New Premium Pay Rates: Competitive Hourly Rates 💥

Requirements:

• Working rights in Australia
• Previous experience in Aged Care settings (MANDATORY)
• Certificate in Food Handling (HLTFS207C or HLTFSE001) or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Diploma in Hospitality
• Valid Police Check
• NDIS Workers Screening Check (or application ID from Services Vic)
• Flu Vaccination Record (2025)
• COVID-19 Vaccination Record (Fully Vaccinated)
• Excellent communication skills and presentation
• 1 Professional Reference from your most recent workplace
• A positive attitude and a passion for providing excellent care

Duties Include:

Chef (Head or Sous Chef)

• Menu Planning and Oversight: Develop and oversee menus that meet nutritional guidelines, dietary restrictions, and cultural preferences of residents.
• Kitchen Supervision: Lead the kitchen team, including cooks and FSAs, to ensure smooth daily operations and adherence to food safety standards.
• Inventory and Ordering: Manage stock levels, place food orders, and monitor cost control measures.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure all meals comply with aged care regulations, food safety protocols, and internal quality standards.
• Staff Training: Provide guidance and training to cooks and FSAs, ensuring high performance and safe work practices.

Cook (Trade Cook)

• Meal Preparation and Cooking: Prepare and cook meals in accordance with set menus and individual dietary requirements, including texture-modified and allergen-aware meals.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to HACCP and infection control standards.
• Meal Presentation: Ensure meals are well-presented and served at appropriate temperatures and portion sizes.
• Support to Chef: Assist the Chef with menu execution, stock rotation, and food storage as required.
• Coordination with FSAs: Work closely with FSAs to ensure efficient service and resident satisfaction.

Food Services Assistant (FSA)

• Meal Preparation Support: Assist with basic meal prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, assembling salads, portioning food, and preparing simple dishes under the supervision of the Cook or Chef.
• Meal Service: Serve meals to residents, ensuring dietary requirements are followed and that service is timely and respectful.
• Dining Room Setup: Prepare the dining area by cleaning tables and setting out cutlery, plates, and other necessary items before meals.
• Cleaning Duties: Responsible for dishwashing, cleaning utensils and kitchen equipment, and maintaining hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Resident Interaction: Engage with residents in a friendly and polite manner during meal service, responding to their needs and providing assistance as required.

Why Choose Aktrapid?

With almost 40 years of providing quality nursing and support staff to aged care facilities and healthcare services across Australia, we’re on a mission to recruit, train, and place exceptional professionals in the healthcare sector.

Why Aktrapid?

• 🚀 Immediate start
• 💰 Weekly pay
• 🤝 24/7 support
• ⏰ Flexible hours
• 📱 Manage availability via app

Please note due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.