Catering Assistant

Uniting NSW.ACT; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Fitness Passport

U rewards program

Referral program

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a Catering Assistant for a part-time permanent position at Uniting Farmborough in Unanderra. You will provide time-efficient catering services to our residents, meeting dietary needs and delivering a person-centred approach to meals.

Applicants should have hands-on hospitality experience and hold a Certificate III in Hospitality; a Food Safety Certificate is highly desirable. A valid NSW driver license is required to drive the catering van when needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in hospitality or food services.
• Certificate III in Hospitality or an equivalent qualification (highly desirable).
• Food Safety Certificate (Highly Desirable).
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide time efficient catering services to residents.
• Communicate with residents about dietary needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with care staff to meet individual dietary needs, including texture-modified meals.
• Maintain health, hygiene, sustainability, and safety practices in kitchen and service.
• Drive the catering van to pick up and drop off food deliveries when required.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Catering Assistant

• Part-time permanent position
• Located at Uniting Farmborough in Unanderra
• Base + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Must have a valid NSW driver licence and be comfortable driving a van

About Uniting Farmborough

Uniting Farmborough Unanderra is a compassionate home that's purpose-built to provide a high level of aged care with 5 separate households, each with up to 25 residents, including a Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia. Our Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

Role Responsibilities

As the Catering Assistant, you’ll be responsible for providing time efficient catering services to our residents to meet dietary needs and provide a person-centred approach to catering. In this role, you will:

• Communicate with the residents about their dietary needs, keeping them informed and involved.
• Collaborate with care staff to support residents’ individual dietary needs, including texture-modified meals and special diets.
• Maintain best practices in health, hygiene, sustainability, and safety within the kitchen and service.
• Drive the Uniting catering van to pick up and drop off key food deliveries when required.

What you’ll bring

• Hands-on experience in hospitality or food services – whether in catering, cooking or kitchenhand roles
• Certificate III in Hospitality or an equivalent qualification (highly desirable)
• Food Safety Certificate (Highly Desirable)
• Valid, current Australian drivers license whilst being comfortable driving a medium sized company van when required.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and a passion for preparing quality, nutritious meals.
• Previous experience in aged care or hospital settings is a bonus.
• You’re empathetic, adaptable, and resourceful, with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Alignment with Uniting’s core values of compassion, respect, boldness, and creativity.

What We Offer

• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.