Catering Officer - Holt

RFBI; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work environment in aged care

Competitive hourly rates

Salary packaging options

17.5% Annual Leave loading

Career development opportunities

Not-for-profit support

Job summary

RFBI is seeking an experienced Catering Officer to deliver high-quality food service at Holt Masonic Village. The role focuses on safety-compliant meal preparation, efficient service, and caring for residents’ dietary needs within a supportive team.

Responsibilities include meal prep, function catering, dining area setup, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment in a residential aged care setting.

Qualifications

• Safe Food Handling and preparation to meet food safety programs.
• Knowledge of nutrition guidelines for elderly residents.
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities and manual handling requirements.
• Ability to accommodate dietary needs for residents.
• Experience in busy catering environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals compliant with food safety programs and nutritional guidelines.
• Maintain high quality, efficient food service and cleanliness.
• Assist in meal preparation and catering for special functions.
• Set up dining areas and serve meals and drinks to residents.
• Ensure cleaning and dishwashing are completed promptly.

Skills

Safe Food Handling

Food Safety Principles

Elderly Dietary Needs

Manual Handling

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable)

Safe Food Handling Certification

Job description

The Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) is a non-for-profit 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 Holt 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