Catering Assistant | Runaway Bay

Bupa Australia; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on insurance

Wellbeing program

Career development

Training & development

Induction buddy

Job summary

Bupa Runaway Bay is seeking a hospitality professional to provide meals and snacks to residents with empathy. Use your catering skills in a role where you can make a difference in an aged care setting.

You'll work across shifts, maintain food hygiene, and support the broader team. Training and development are available, with a focus on resident well-being and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Understanding of Resident Rights and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food prep.
• Provide meals and snacks.
• Clear dining areas and dishwashing.
• Maintain legislated food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ad hoc support to the broader team including laundry and cleaning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Cert III Hospitality

Job description

About the Home

The delightful Bupa Runaway Bay is a modern care home surrounded by beautiful nature reserves and parklands, close to the Gold Coast beaches and just an hour from Brisbane’s CBD. It consists of 108 beds, a with various care units such as dementia, respite, and palliative. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.

To learn about our beautiful care home please visit: Bupa Runaway Bay | Aged Care & Nursing Home Runaway Bay

Benefits of Bupa

• Discounts on Health Insurance, Home, Contents and Landlord Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance


• VIVA - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier – see more about Why we work at Bupa; We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.


• Career development - You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.


• Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence.


• Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support.


• Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it

About the Role

Use your fantastic catering skills in a role where you really can make a difference. Provide our residents with an empathetic and personal approach.

To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: careers.bupa.com.au

Duties

• Assist with basic food prep


• Provide meals and snacks


• Clear dining areas and dishwashing


• Maintain legislated food hygiene and safety practices


• Ad hoc support to the broader team as required, including laundry and cleaning

Skills and Experience

• Cert III Hospitality highly regarded


• Aged care experience highly regarded but not essential


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes


• Flexible availability for a variety of shifts throughout the week

Eligibility criteria and conditions apply

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.