Catering - Household Dining Assistant

Uniting; Gowrie; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 (NFP)

U Rewards discounts

Fitness Passport

Career development opportunities

Additional leave purchase

Referral bonus $250

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a Kitchen Hand to provide timely catering services for residents and to communicate their needs. You will promote residents' rights and privacy while supporting continuous improvement of services.

The role requires good communication, a strong customer service mindset, and a basic understanding of WH&S principles. A Certificate 2 in Hospitality or equivalent is preferred, and support to achieve qualifications is available.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you’ll have a Certificate 2 in Hospitality, Aged Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Great understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and risk management

Responsibilities

• 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

WH&S & risk management

Adaptable & empathetic

Education

Certificate 2 in Hospitality or equivalent

Job description

• 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.

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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.

What To Expect

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