Aged Care Worker - Catering Assistant

St Basil’S Nsw/Act; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Basil's Homes NSW/ ACT is seeking a dedicated Aged Care Worker - Catering Assistant to join our catering team at Lakemba. You will support meal preparation, tray service, and delivery to residents, upholding high standards of food safety and resident care.

Key requirements include at least 1 year in an aged care food service role, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a Food Safety Handling Certificate. You will work across all shifts in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a similar role in aged care.
• Ability to work across all shifts.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Understanding of WHS requirements.
• Have full working rights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals, always ensuring a high standard.
• Set trays and/or tables attractively.
• Plate and deliver meals to residents.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness of food storage, preparation, disposal and service areas.
• Maintain crockery and cutlery stock control register.
• Undertake cleaning activities of the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

WHS knowledge

Education

Food Safety Handling Certificate

Job description

You are applying for the position of Aged Care Worker - Catering Assistant for company St. Basil's Homes NSW/ACT.

This position is located in: Lakemba

CATERING ASSISTANT ROLES

St. Basil's Homes NSW & ACT is an activity of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and was established specifically to provide care and lifestyle options to ageing Australians.

At St. Basil's, we think of our consumers as our family. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect and take great pride in delivering person centred care to our consumers through lifestyle quality and choice, accommodation, and clinical and nursing services. Our services include Residential Aged Care, Home and Community Services and Retirement Villages.

Our facilities are based at Kogarah, Lakemba, Miranda, and Randwick.

About the role

Our catering team takes pride in our work and in our kitchen. Together, we operate safely, effectively and efficiently and we communicate respectfully with our team and with our residents.

As a member of our team, you will take pride in the delivery and service of meals across dining areas, and you will work with team members as assist where needed.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the preparation of meals, always ensuring a high standard.
• Set trays and/or tables attractively.
• Plate and deliver meals to residents.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness of food storage, preparation, disposal and service areas.
• Maintain crockery and cutlery stock control register.
• Undertake cleaning activities of the kitchen and dining areas.

It is essential that a consistently high standard of food service is provided to our residents, and you will ensure that safety (WHS), hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Ability and willingness to work across all shifts
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a similar role, in an aged care setting
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service focus
• Understanding of, and commitment to, WHS requirements
• Working knowledge of Food Hygiene and Safety Guidelines
• Food Safety Handling Certificate
• Have full working rights

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our amazing team who are committed to catering and service excellence.

Our people are our greatest assets. Let's work together to continue to help create an essential and meaningful change in our community and society. The special moments and benefits that come with our role make every day well worth it.

Employment with St. Basil's Homes is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a NDIS Worker Check, Reference Checks, and a Pre-Employment Medical Check.