Care Service Employee - Catering

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 96,432,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Gym memberships

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Study assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking a Casual Catering Assistant for Aminya Centre in Baulkham Hills. You will support daily kitchen operations, serve meals, assist with food prep, and help maintain a clean, safe dining environment for residents.

The role offers an hourly rate of $29.98 with 25% casual loading and 12% super, plus salary packaging and wellbeing benefits. Availability to work Mondays and Tuesdays is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with food in catering or kitchen settings.
• Experience with cleaning and safe use of chemicals per site policies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage time and work under pressure while supporting residents.

Responsibilities

• Food service, table service and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with food preparation and reheating meals as directed.
• Ensure meals reach residents at the right time and temperature.
• Support dietary needs and follow the site Food Safety Program.
• Operate POS/EFTPOS when required.
• Work safely and follow WHS and infection control procedures.

Skills

Experience working with food

Cleaning & safe chemicals

Strong communication

Time management

Empathy & patience

Safe work practices

Availability Mon Tue

Job description

• Create comfort through great food & friendly service

• Make mealtimes meaningful for our residents

• Bring your kitchen skills to a team that cares

• Casual Catering Assistant role available, BaptistCare Aminya Centre, Baulkham Hills

About the Role

As a Casual Catering Assistant, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents at Aminya Centre. You’ll support daily kitchen operations by preparing light refreshments, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Your work helps residents feel cared for, respected and at home.

Key responsibilities include:

• Food service, table service and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas

• Assisting with food preparation and reheating meals as directed

• Ensuring correct meals reach residents at the right time and temperature

• Supporting dietary needs and following the site Food Safety Program

• Operating POS/EFTPOS when required

• Working safely and following WHS and infection control procedures

Why Join Us

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. As a Casual Catering Assistant, you’ll enjoy an hourly rate of $29.98 + 25% casual loading + 12% super, along with:

• Tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550*

• Discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing

• Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options

• Access to wellbeing initiatives including free counselling, spiritual support and nutrition advice

• Study assistance up to $3,000 per year

• Learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning

About You

You’re someone who brings:

• Experience working with food

• Experience with cleaning and safe use of chemicals

• Strong communication skills

• Good time management and the ability to work under pressure

• Empathy, patience and a genuine interest in supporting older people

• A commitment to safe work practices and BaptistCare’s values

• Availability to work Mondays and Tuesdays

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice. Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical. BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.