Catering

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Discounts and benefits

Wellness programs

Training programs

Supportive team environment

Career growth

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT in Prestons/Kingsgrove area seeks a Catering Assistant to deliver meals and beverages within Blue Hills Manor Aged Care Home. You will support residents with meals, handle orders, and ensure timely service.

The role offers on-site shifts with a compassionate team, opportunities for training, and a focus on safety and dietary needs. Salary packaging and employee benefits are part of the package.

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 BaptistCare values.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages.
• Take orders and operate POS/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

Cleaning chemicals

Communication

Time management

Empathy

Job description

• Casual role| Based at our Baptistcare Blue Hills Manor Aged care home in Preston
• With plenty of shifts available
• 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 at Prestons, Blue Hills Manor Aged Care Home is a welcoming and homely aged care home offering 24-hour, care and support to residents.

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

We offer a competitive salary based on your previous experience from $27.77 - $29.98/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

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. 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.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.

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