Catering Assistant

Pinaroo Roma; Roma; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinaroo Roma Inc in Roma, Queensland, is seeking catering assistants to support nutritious meals for our aged care residents. You will work with clinical and care teams to deliver high-quality catering services in a respectful, safe kitchen environment.

Availability for weekends/holidays and shifts is required. Prior kitchen or aged care experience is preferred, along with a commitment to food safety, teamwork, and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or previous experience in a commercial kitchen, aged care or similar industry preferred
• Availability to work a range of shifts, including weekends, holidays and mornings/afternoons
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety principles
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively
• Commitment to customer service and quality aged care
• Ability to pass a police check if successful in application
• Candidates with any valid Australian work rights will be considered

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals to elderly residents
• Cleaning of service areas and dining room set up
• Adhering to workplace health and safety and safety standards
• Washing dishes in the kitchen and prepping ingredients
• Table setting and aiding with plating of meals
• Assisting the Chefs as required in day-to-day tasks

Skills

Food hygiene and safety

Teamwork and communication

Customer service in aged care

Police check readiness

Australian work rights

Job description

Looking for a rewarding role in aged care? Our non-profit facility is looking for catering assistants to play a key role in delivering top-notch catering support. With a genuine passion for helping, the catering assistants work closely with our clinical and care teams to provide nutritious meals and snacks for our residents, always prioritizing food safety and hygiene.

By teaming up with the clinical and care staff, our catering staff helps create a welcoming dining experience that supports the health and well-being of our residents.

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant qualification and/or previous experience working in a commercial kitchen, aged care or similar industry is strongly preferred

Availability to work a range of shifts, including weekends, holidays and morning or afternoons

Knowledge of food hygiene and safety

Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety principles is required

Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively

Commitment to customer service and quality aged care

Ability to pass a police check if successful in application

Candidates with any valid Australian work rights will be considered

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation and service of meals to elderly residents

Cleaning of service areas and dining room set up

Adhering to workplace health and safety and safety standards

Washing dishes in the kitchen and prepping ingredients

Table setting and aiding with plating of meals

Assisting the Chefs as required in day-to-day tasks

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