Catering - Household Dining Assistant

Uniting; Gowrie; On-site; AUD 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Rewards program

Career growth

Leave purchase

Referral bonus

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support residents with timely catering and meal service. You will work as part of a compassionate team, ensuring residents’ dietary needs are met with respect and dignity.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement of our service, with opportunities to grow in a values-driven, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Great communication and customer service skills.
• Strong understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and risk management.
• Adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, aligned with Uniting’s values.

Responsibilities

• You’ll provide catering services to residents in a timely manner.
• Communicate with residents on their requirements and needs.
• Promote the rights and privacy of our clients.
• Work with continuous improvement of our service to ensure its the best it can be.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Work Health and Safety

Adaptable

Empathetic

Education

Certificate II in Hospitality or Aged Care

Job description

• You’ll provide catering services to residents in a timely manner
• Communicate with residents on their requirements and needs
• Promote the rights and privacy of our clients
• Work with continuous improvement of our service to ensure its the best it can be

• Kitchen Hand
• Full time work
• Work 7.6 hours per day

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You’ll provide catering services to residents in a timely manner
• Communicate with residents on their requirements and needs
• Promote the rights and privacy of our clients
• Work with continuous improvement of our service to ensure its the best it can be

What do we need you to bring?

Ideally, you’ll have a Certificate 2 in Hospitality, Aged Care or an equivalent qualification. If you’re not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you get there.

• Great communication and customer service skills
• Great understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and risk management
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Creating a better future for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do which is why we support all our Uniting team members to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility and great benefits. Together, we can build a better future for the people we serve, for Uniting and for You.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave
• Referral bonus scheme - $250 for any successful hires referred by you

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.