Catering Assistant - Maranatha Lodge - Batehaven

Catholic Healthcare; Pine Lodge; On-site; 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

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a casual catering team member in Batehaven, NSW. You will deliver high-quality meal service for residents, assist with meal preparation, and help create a warm dining experience.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for the elderly, strong communication, and adherence to food safety standards. Previous hospitality experience is valued, with benefits from the Not-for-profit environment and shift loading for casual work.

Qualifications

• Care for elderly with empathy and dignity.
• Excellent communication with residents, families and staff.
• Commitment to teamwork and safe dining service.
• Understand food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ability to build professional relationships with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident meal service and assist with meal prep to ensure quality dining.
• Support peers and maintain a cooperative team spirit.
• Work safely, following all policies and procedures to protect staff and residents.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Strong communication

Teamwork

Food safety practices

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - Batehaven
• Casual position
• Pay rate – $33.20 + Super + Shift Loading + Casual Loading
• Not for profit employer so pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6000 caring 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 Maranatha, 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.