Full time | Fixed Term contract until 30.06.2027

Starting from $87,451 + Superannuation

The meal matters. But the conversation, connection and community matter even more.

We are looking for an experienced and community minded Meal Services Coordinator to coordinate the day-to-day operation of our kitchen, dining room, café and meal delivery services, based at the Grenville Hub. Every day, older members of our community enjoy nutritious meals, meaningful connections and a welcoming place to belong.

This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with work that has a genuine impact on the lives of older people across the City of Playford.

Why you will love this role at Playford

This is more than a hospitality or food services role. It's an opportunity to support a valued community service that helps older people stay connected, engaged and supported.

At the City of Playford, you will be empowered to make a genuine difference while working alongside passionate volunteers, staff and community members who are committed to positive ageing and community wellbeing.

In return, you will enjoy:

• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older people and the wider community.
• A diverse role combining kitchen operations, customer service, compliance and aged care services.
• The opportunity to contribute and improve services that matter to our community.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives. 

What you will get to do

As Community Meal Services Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Grenville Hub kitchen, dining room, café and meal delivery services.
• Support the delivery of fresh and frozen meals to older community members through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
• Support volunteers and operational staff technical skills, food quality and presentation and meal service delivery
• Ensure exceptional customer service and positive dining experiences.
• Coordinate menu planning, stock control, purchasing and supplier coordination.
• Maintain food safety, HACCP and compliance standards.
• Monitor service quality and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

What you will bring

You are an organised and customer-focused professional who enjoys working with people and delivering high-quality services.

You will bring:

• Experience in hospitality, food services, aged care, community services or a similar operational environment.
• Strong coordination skills with experience supporting staff or volunteers.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. 

Food Safety Supervisor qualifications and experience working with older people or community-based services will be highly regarded.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine operational leadership with genuine community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

More information...

Further information on the role accountabilities, and essential and desirable criteria can be found in the attached Position Description.

For a confidential discussion or to obtain additional information, please contact Georgia Proctor, Manager – Positive Ageing on 0456 366 632 or by email [email protected]

How to apply...

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch.

Applications close at 12:00pm Noon, Thursday 18th June 2026.

Apply today! 

The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.