Food Services AssistantEstia Health · Encounter Bay

Food Services Assistant

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-10 Encounter Bay Part-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$3,400–A$4,200/mo

About the Company

At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace: we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families. As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centered aged care and services. Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces.

About the Role

You'll wake up each morning wanting to see people enjoy food as much as you do. Here's what a typical day involves: prepping food and drink, cleaning, changing up the menu, keeping records as part of our Food Safety Program, and being active and on your feet for most of your shift.

Responsibilities

  • ● You will prep food and drink.
  • ● You will clean, including dishes, and bring a sparkle to the place in more ways than one.
  • ● You will work with our team and residents to create exciting meals that cater to every individual.
  • ● You will keep records as part of our Food Safety Program.
  • ● You will be active and on your feet for most of your shift.

Requirements

  • ● You have a real desire to make a difference in people's lives.
  • ● You have experience in kitchen work, with aged care experience being a bonus.
  • ● You have great time management and planning skills.
  • ● You have completed the Basic Food Handling Course.

Benefits

  • ● You will receive retail savings with the Blue Light Card.
  • ● You will receive discounted car hire.
  • ● You will have access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
  • ● You will have access to a free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health.
  • ● You will have access to novated leasing for vehicles.
  • ● You will have access to workplace banking support.
  • ● You will receive ACN membership discounts for nurses.
  • ● You will receive discounted health insurance with nib health.
  • ● You will receive discounted JB HiFi.
Credential Requirements for Australia
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AMC MCQ + Clinical Exam

Australian Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 3,500–5,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 700–900/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks

Legally required to use protected title and practise

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AHPRA Registration (Nursing and Midwifery)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (NMBA)

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 200–400/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks
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AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 3–6 months
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ADC Written + Practical Examination

Australian Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 5,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Dental Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks