Catering Assistant - Coolamon Villa Mullumbimby

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Mullumbimby; Hybrid; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay rate

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave after 5 years

Enterprise Agreement leave

40+ locations across NSW and QLD

Values-based organisation

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a dedicated catering team member to provide resident meal service, assist with meal preparation and maintain high kitchen hygiene. You will work with a supportive team to ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents and their families.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, strong communication, and adherence to safety policies in a not-for-profit care setting across NSW.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly with residents and colleagues.
• Understanding of basic food safety practices and kitchen hygiene.
• Customer-focused service in a dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident meal service and assist with meal preparation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Support teammates to ensure smooth dining service and positive resident experiences.

Skills

Communication

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

• Location - Coolamon Villa - Mullumbimby
• Permanent/part time & casual
• Pay rate – $33.20 per hour + super
• Not for profit employer so pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have more than 30 years of service in care and we now have over 6,000 employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

As a member of the Catering team, you will be preparing high quality food and providing a great dining service to our residents to ensure a high quality of life.

About the Role:

• Providing resident meal service including assisting with meal preparation, providing a quality dining service and assisting residents as required
• Supporting your peers and maintaining a cooperative team spirit
• Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and residents, closely following all policies and procedures

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) – desirable but not essential
• Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Warm and empathetic interpersonal skills with experience interacting with a wide range of people
• Able to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willing to obtain

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits
• Fitness Passport gym benefit
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.