Catering Assistant

Soldier On; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking onsite

Uniform provided

Training provided

Job summary

Soldier On is seeking a casual Catering Assistant to support food preparation and service for residents in Port Macquarie and Mid North Coast locations. The role covers serving meals across all daily menus and requires adherence to food safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work across varying shifts with a focus on quality and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or aged care sector is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow regulatory standards and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and sandwich making.
• Serve breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals.
• Follow all Food and Safety procedures.
• Demonstrate adaptability by taking on various tasks and responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and dining areas and with equipment.
• Maintain stores and monitor stock where needed.

Skills

Food service

Sandwich making

Food safety procedures

Communication skills

Stock monitoring

iPad data entry

Tools

iPad

Job description

Location: Port Macquarie and Mid North Coast

NSW

Port Macquarie and Mid North Coast local applicants are encouraged to apply!

Description:

Catering Assistant

$27.09 base rate + $6.77 casual loading + 12% super + penalty rates as a casual employee

• Port Macquarie
• Casual position with a variety of shifts across 7 days, 7am to 7pm
• Parking onsite, uniform provided, training provided

For over 40 years, Morrison has focused on the diverse needs of seniors through nutrition, environmental services and wellness. Our dedication to superior service goes beyond healthy meals and clean surroundings. Our history, dedication to internal culture, innovation and genuine care is focused on curating experiences with our clients to enrich the lives of both seniors and associates with every interaction.

THE ROLE

• Assist in food preparation and sandwich-making
• Serving breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals
• Following all Food and Safety procedures
• Demonstrate adaptability by taking on various tasks and responsibilities as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and dining areas and with equipment
• Maintain stores and monitor stock where needed

THE PERSON

• Experience in the healthcare or aged care sector highly favoured, although not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and improve service quality, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Previous experience with electronic data entry into iPads or computers is highly regarded
• Hold a police check or be willing to obtain one

THE BENEFITS

• Access to training and development programs to support your growth
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers
• Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts accessible from your mobile
• Multiple salary packaging options to help your dollar go further
• It’s not just a job, you get to play a part in making a difference to those who need it most