Casual Catering Assistant – Compassionate Dining for Seniors

Catholic Healthcare; Berkeley; On-site; AUD 36,027 - 51,312; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay rate

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave after 5 years

Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit healthcare organization in Berkeley is seeking a member for the Catering team. The role involves preparing high-quality food and providing service to ensure residents' satisfaction and well-being. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a warmth in interpersonal interactions, and a passion for caring for the elderly. Benefits include competitive pay, not-for-profit tax benefits, gym access, and supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing high-quality care to the elderly.
• Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Willingness to undergo NDIS and Police check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident meal service, including meal preparation and quality dining.
• Support peers and maintain a cooperative team spirit.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathetic interpersonal skills

Attention to food safety practices

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - Berkeley
• Casual positions available
• Pay rate – $31.70 + Casual loading + Super
• Not for profit employer so pay less tax!
  
  

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! This year we’ll celebrate our 30 years in care, we now have 5000+ employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

As a member of the Catering team at St Mary's Berkeley, you will be preparing high quality food and providing a great dining service to our residents to ensure a high quality of life.

About The Role

• Providing resident meal service including assisting with meal preparation, providing a quality dining service and assisting residents as required
• Supporting your peers and maintaining a cooperative team spirit
• Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and residents, closely following all policies and procedures
  
  

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) – desirable but not essential
• Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Warm and empathetic interpersonal skills with experience interacting with a wide range of people
• Able to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willing to obtain
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits
• Fitness Passport gym benefit
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
  
  

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now!

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.