Catering Officer

Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution Ltd; Coffs Harbour City Council; Hybrid; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17.5% Annual Leave loading

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Job summary

RFBI is seeking a Catering Officer at the Coffs Harbour Masonic Village to deliver high-quality meals and dining service for residents. The role reports to the Catering Supervisor and is offered as part-time/casual work in a not-for-profit aged care setting.

Responsibilities include food safety compliance, assisting with meal prep for special functions, serving residents, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area, with emphasis on elderly dietary needs and WHS practices.

Qualifications

• Safe Food Handling qualifications required or desirable.
• Working knowledge of Food Safety principles.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs for the elderly.
• WHS responsibilities including manual handling principles.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals compliant with food safety programs and nutritional guidelines.
• Complying with food safety programs and providing high quality service.
• Assist in meal preparation for special functions.
• Prepare the dining area for meal times and serve residents.
• Maintain a clean work environment including cleaning and dishwashing.

Skills

Food safety

Food service

Meal preparation

Manual handling

Education

Safe Food Handling

Certificate III in Hospitality

Job description

Catering Officer - Coffs Harbour

Part‑Time/Casual Opportunity Available

About RFBI:

The Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (known as RFBI) is a non‑for profit (NFP) organisation that has been in operation for 146 years. We currently operate 22 residential aged care villages, 20 retirement villages and a range of home and community services across NSW and ACT.

Position Information:

Reporting the Catering Supervisor, we are seeking an experienced Catering Officer who is focused on the delivery of high‑quality food service to join our Coffs Harbour Masonic Village.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing meals that are compliant with food safety programs and recognised nutritional guidelines.
• Complying with food and safety programs and providing high quality, efficient and effective food service
• Assist in the preparation of meals and catering for special functions.
• Preparing the dining area for meal times and serving food and drinks to our residents
• Maintaining a clean work environment ensuring all cleaning and dishwashing is done in a timely manner

What we look for:

• Qualifications in Safe Food Handling and Preparation
• Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable)
• Working knowledge of Food Safety principles
• Knowledge of special dietary needs for the elderly
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities, including manual handling principles

What’s on offer:

• Work for one of the best providers in the aged care sector
• Attractive hourly rates, conditions and salary sacrifice options
• A friendly and supportive manager, culture & team
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Opportunities to develop and advance your career
• Eligible for 'not for profit' salary packaging up to $18,550 Benefits - Increase your package

Applications Close:28 October 2026