Food and Domestic Assistant 1

Food and Domestic Assistant

• Permanent Part-Time - up to 40 Hours per Fortnight available


• Join Our Supportive Team and Make a Difference in a Close-Knit Community


• Enjoy working with like-minded professionals 

About Hesse Rural Health
At Hesse, we’re committed to delivering high-quality health, aged care, and community services that focus on the wellbeing of our community. With person-centred care at the heart of everything we do, we strive to create an environment where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. As an innovative rural health service, Hesse provides acute, aged, and community-based services across the Colac Otway, Golden Plains, and Surf Coast municipalities.

About the Role
As a Food & Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both the catering and cleaning teams. In the Catering area, you will assist with the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for patients, residents. You will work closely with the Food Services Supervisor or Cook to ensure that all food safety standards are adhered to in the preparation and service of meals.

Your responsibilities will also include general and scheduled cleaning duties, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection control, and environmental hygiene. Hesse takes a chemical-free approach, and we expect all staff to uphold these policies in their daily tasks.

This is a team-oriented role, where you’ll build strong relationships with staff, residents, families, and other community members.

About the Culture

Committed to leading health & wellbeing for our regional community. Make a direct and significant impact on the health and well-being of a close-knit community - within their home or in our aged care facility. Hesse has roles available across Golden Plains Shire, Colac Otway Shire and the Surf Coast Shire.

Hesse Rural Health Benefits

• Professional Growth Opportunities - We take pride in providing professional development opportunities for career advancement. Whether through continuing education, leadership opportunities, you can continue to grow and advance in your career whilst serving the need of our community.


• Community Engagement - Our small rural health service encourages you to be actively involved in community health education initiatives and preventative care. You become an integral part of the community, forging meaningful connections among residents.


• Team Collaboration -At Hesse, we often work closely together as part of a tight knit team. Collaboration among all staff is essential for delivery comprehensive care to our age care residents, patients and community.


• Amazing Destination -Nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Surf Coast Shire, Winchelsea & Bannockburn offers a stunning natural scenery, relaxed lifestyle and did we mention only 30 minutes to the Great Ocean Road, 35 minutes into Geelong and 27 minutes to Colac. Not only does Winchelsea and surrounds offer affordable housing, essential amenities and less traffic congestion, making it an ideal place to live, work and thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the People and Culture [email protected] with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email. 

Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Mee
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 5267 1200
Applications close 15th June 2026

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team!

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