Chef & Food Service Assistants – Casual & Contract Roles
Location: Across Metro Melbourne & Regional VIC
Company: Careforce Group
Job Type: Casual & Contract
We are currently hiring Casual Chefs and Food Services Assistants (FSAs) to join our dedicated team across Aged Care and school settings. If you’re passionate about creating nutritious meals and making a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Casual Chef – Requirements
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Previous experience in aged care or healthcare kitchens (preferred)
Ability to design and implement nutritionally adequate menus for aged care
Strong knowledge of special diets & food safety standards
Empathy and respect towards aged care residents, staff, and clients
Ability to produce high-quality, well-presented meals in line with aged care food service guidelines
Casual Food Services Assistant – Requirements
Food Handling Certificate
Previous kitchen or food service experience (aged care preferred)
Knowledge of safe food handling & hygiene practices
Friendly, caring, and relationship builder
Both Roles Require:
Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
2026 Flu Vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination (minimum 3 doses)
Working With Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Strong commitment to food safety and resident care
What We Offer
Flexible casual and contract shifts
Accommodation & travel available at selected regional sites
Competitive casual rates
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Easy access to shift management via our user-friendly mobile app
About Us
At Careforce Group, our values of compassion, integrity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to deliver exceptional aged care services across Melbourne and beyond. Our team is dedicated to enhancing lives through respectful, personalised care and support.
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