Catering Assistant - St Joseph's Coffs Harbour

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave after 5 years

Additional week of leave for EA shifts

40+ locations across NSW/QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking casual and part-time catering staff at St Joseph's, Coffs Harbour. You will provide resident meal service, assist with meal preparation, and maintain high dining standards for residents.

A heart for high-quality care, clear communication, and good food safety practices are essential. ND/I S checks may be required; training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Heart and passion for high-quality elderly care.
• Strong communication and positive attitude.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Warm, empathetic interpersonal skills with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident meal service and assist with meal prep.
• Deliver quality dining service and support residents as needed.
• Work safely and follow policies and procedures.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Resident interaction

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - St Joseph's - Coffs Harbour
• Casual & PT opportunities
• Pay rate – $33.20 + super + casual loading
• 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.

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.