Catering Assistant - Residential Aged Care - Grafton

Whiddon; Grafton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging

Novated leasing

Quarterly gifts

Retail discounts

Employee Referral Program

Whiddon Scholarships

Recognition program

Job summary

Whiddon, a not-for-profit aged care provider, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our Grafton residential home on a casual basis. You will help with food preparation, plating, and delivering friendly meals to residents.

You will be part of a warm, supportive team, focused on dignity and quality of life for older Australians. No formal qualification required, but a positive attitude and customer service mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and plating for residents.
• Friendly food and beverage service to residents.
• Desire to work in aged care and support residents daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and present dishes appealingly for residents.
• Provide food and beverage service with a warm, friendly approach.
• Contribute to a caring, respectful environment in our aged care home.

Job description

Catering Assistant - Residential Aged Care - Grafton

Job no: 495079
Work type: Casual
Location: Grafton
Categories: Catering Assistant

You are looking for a secure job where your efforts are genuinely appreciated by customers, colleagues, and managers. Good food warms the heart and feeds the soul. From preparing food and plating it in an appealing way, to providing friendly food and beverage services, you can literally make the day for our residents.

You can join a team that is passionate and positive and where you feel satisfaction in what you do again while you become a part of the rich life stories of older Australians.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Grafton,on a Casual basis.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD.If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.