Catering Assistant - Jemalong Forbes

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Forbes; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave

Not-for-profit tax benefits

40+ Locations across NSW and QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Forbes is seeking compassionate catering staff to provide high-quality resident meals and dining service in a friendly, community-focused environment.

You'll work part-time or casual shifts across mornings and afternoons, creating a warm dining experience for residents while upholding food safety and teamwork. A Certificate III in Hospitality is desirable; NDIS/Police checks are required or willing to obtain them.

Qualifications

• Heart for providing high quality care to the elderly.
• Strong communication and a positive attitude.
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) desirable.
• Good understanding of food safety, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Warm, empathetic interpersonal skills with residents and families.
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Providing resident meal service including assisting with meal preparation and dining service.
• Supporting peers and maintaining team spirit.
• Working safely by following policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Food safety

Empathetic interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) – desirable

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - Forbes, NSW
• Permanent part time & casual positions available
• PPT shift days and times: Monday to Sunday 6.30 am to 2.30 pm & 2.30pm to 7.30pm
• Pay rate – $33.20 per hour + superannuation
• Not for profit employer so pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare. With over 30 years of service and a growing team of more than 6,000 employees, 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 at Jemalong, Forbes, 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.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.