Catering

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Discounts and benefits

Wellness programs

Training programs

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking a casual Catering Assistant for the Griffith Centre in Canberra. Based at our 130-bed Griffith Centre, you will join a compassionate team delivering quality meals and dining services to residents.

Duties include serving food and beverages, cleaning areas, taking orders with POS/EFTPOS, assisting with meal prep, and ensuring timely delivery. Competitive hourly rate $27.77–$31.36 plus superannuation and penalties.

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
• Clean kitchen/dining/café areas and equipment
• 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 service experience

Cleaning chemicals handling

Strong communication

Time management

Tools

POS systems

EFTPOS

Job description

• Casual role| Based at our Baptistcare Griffith Centre Aged Care home in Griffith, ACT
• Variety of shifts available, Monday-Friday
• Be part of a compassionate team that supports the wellbeing of our aged care residents through quality service, teamwork, and respect

Key Benefits:

• 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:

Our new 130 bed Griffith Centre in Canberra is conveniently located near the CBD, Lake Burley Griffin, shopping precincts and local parks. This energy efficient and environmentally sustainable building has been designed to ensure we can meet the care needs of the local community now and into the future.

As a Catering assistant, your duties will include:

• Serve food and beverages
• Clean kitchen/dining/café areas and equipment
• 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

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

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

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 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.

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

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.