Catering Officer

RFBI; Paxton; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Annual leave loading 17.5%

Supportive manager and team

Job summary

RFBI is seeking an experienced Catering Officer for its Cessnock Masonic Village in NSW to deliver high-quality meals to residents, ensuring compliance with food safety programs and nutritional guidelines. You will assist in meal preparation for functions, set dining areas, serve residents, and maintain a clean kitchen.

Qualifications in Safe Food Handling and WHS knowledge are preferred; Certificate III in Hospitality is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Special dietary needs

WH&S awareness

Food service operations

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality

Job description

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 to the General Manager, we are seeking an experienced Catering Officer who is focused on the delivery of high-quality food service to join our Cessnock 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
• Opportunities for develop and advance your career
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
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To find out more about RFBI and for a comprehensive list showcasing all of RFBI’s current opportunities, please visit: http://rfbi.com.au/