Food Service Assistants
Lighthouse Recruitment
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Casual Shifts
Work close to home
Easy to use app
Casual Shifts
Work close to home
Easy to use app
🍽️ Join Our Team as an Aged Care Cook or Kitchenhand!
Make a difference through food and care – Sunshine Coast Opportunities
Do you love cooking and want to bring joy and nourishment to others? We’re on the lookout for experienced Cooks and Kitchenhands who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in Aged Care.
📍Work available across the Mackay Region
👩🍳 About Lighthouse Recruitment
Lighthouse Recruitment is a specialist Aged Care and Healthcare agency, proudly connecting talented professionals with leading providers across Australia. We're committed to delivering quality care, and that starts with YOU.
What You'll Be Doing:
🍲 Preparing fresh, nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs
🧼 Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
🥗 Assisting with meal plating and presentation to a high standard
👵 Contributing to a warm, respectful, and supportive dining experience for residents
Why Join Us?
💰 Great Pay – $41/hr base rate + penalties & loadings
📱 Flexibility – Choose shifts that work for you with our easy-to-use app
🎯 Control – Pick up shifts that suit your lifestyle -no pressure
🎁 Referral Bonus – Bring a friend and get rewarded
👕 Free Scrubs – Start your shifts looking sharp and professional
What You’ll Need:
✔️ 2025 Flu Vaccination
✔️ Full Australian working rights
✔️ Strong communication skills and fluent English
✔️ NDIS Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
✔️ Understanding of special dietary needs and food consistencies
✔️ Ability to follow resident care plans and food service guidelines
✔️ Good knowledge of food safety, WHS, and infection control protocols
🌟 Be Part of Something Meaningful
Whether you’re looking for flexible casual shifts, block bookings, or a pathway into permanent work - we’ve got options to suit your lifestyle.
📣 Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them and earn a bonus!