Care Service Employee - Catering

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Elderslie; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax‑free salary packaging benefits

Discounts and lifestyle benefits

Wellness programs and fitness passport

In-house and online training programs

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BaptistCare Glendale Lodge in Elderslie, NSW, is seeking a Casual Catering Assistant to join a compassionate team dedicated to high-quality service for aged care residents.

Roles include serving meals, taking orders, operating POS, ensuring timely delivery, and adhering to dietary and food safety standards. The organisation offers salary packaging options and supportive training to foster growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with food and cleaning chemicals.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with empathy and patience.
• Understanding of and alignment with our values.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages.
• Take orders and operate POS and EFTPOS systems.
• Assist with food preparation and reheating meals.
• Ensure meals are delivered correctly and on time.
• Cater to dietary requirements and follow the site Food Safety Program.

Skills

Food handling experience

Cleaning chemicals handling

Communication skills

Time management

Empathy and patience

Values alignment

Job description

• Casual employment| Based at our brand-new Glendale Lodge in Elderslie
• Enjoy flexible shifts with morning and afternoon opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
• Be part of a compassionate team that supports the wellbeing of our aged care residents through quality service, teamwork and respect
• As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and fitness passport
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Real opportunities for career growth

About the Role:

Located in the peaceful Macarthur region of Sydney, BaptistCare Glendale Lodge is a brand-new aged care home designed to feel just like home. With 96 private bedrooms thoughtfully arranged into cozy households of just 16 residents each, our home-style model fosters warmth, comfort and meaningful relationships.

We offer a competitive salary based on your previous experience from $27.77 - $31.36/hr + superannuation + penalties + salary packaging.

As a Catering assistant, your duties will include:

• Serve food and beverages
• Take orders and operate POS and EFTPOS systems (if applicable)
• Assist with food preparation and reheating meals
• Ensure meals are delivered correctly and on time
• Cater to dietary requirements and follow the site Food Safety Program

About You:

• Experience working with food and cleaning chemicals
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure with empathy and patience
• Understanding of and alignment with our values

Be part of something bigger — bring comfort, care, and connection to every meal.

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

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