Catering Officer - Rutherford Park Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates for weekends and public/

Job summary

Opal HealthCare's Rutherford Park Care Community in Sydney is seeking a friendly Catering & Servery Officer to join our team. Bring warmth, care and great service to every meal and support residents with personalised dining experiences.

As part of a supportive team, you will assist with food service, housekeeping and laundry, ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment. This role offers permanent part-time hours with afternoon shifts and opportunities for career development within Opal

Qualifications

• A passion for helping people and making a difference in your community.
• A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to learn across different areas of hospitality.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Food Service: Deliver outstanding customer service in our dining room, serve meals with care, and know resident preferences.
• Housekeeping: Ensure resident rooms and community areas are clean, safe, and welcoming, paying attention to detail.
• Laundry: Provide a essential service by managing residents' personal laundry with respect and care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality

Reliability

Job description

Catering Officer - Rutherford Park Care Community

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do." Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for, and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 149 Care Communities and over 23,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role:

Bring warmth, care and great service to every meal.

At Opal HealthCare, we know that food plays an important role in creating a positive experience for our residents. We are seeking a friendly and reliable Catering & Servery Officer to join our team at Rutherford Park Care Community.

What's on Offer:

• Location: Rutherford Park Care Community
• Employment Type: Permanent part-time roles available- afternoon shift availability is required
• Additional Benefits: Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation
• Varied & meaningful work — No two days are the same; support our community in three essential areas
• Career development — Access our Opal HealthCare Academy to grow your skills
• Paid parental leave — Industry-leading policy
• $5,000 referral bonuses for bringing a friend onboard
• Sector-leading systems— The tools to help you succeed

What You’ll Do:

• Food Service: Deliver outstanding customer service in our dining room, serve meals with care, and know resident preferences.
• Housekeeping: Ensure resident rooms and community areas are clean, safe, and welcoming, paying attention to detail.
• Laundry:Provide a essential service by managing residents' personal laundry with respect and care.

Work as a key part of a supportive team to ensure a seamless and positive experience for all residents.

Follow strict safety, sanitary, and infection control protocols in all tasks.

What You’ll Need:

• A passion for helping people and making a difference in your community
• A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to learn across different areas of hospitality.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Previous experience in hospitality, cleaning, or customer service is beneficial, but not essential – we will train the right person!

Willingness to complete:

• Pre-employment medical
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Serve with Heart

If you are looking for a hands-on role where you can see the direct impact of your work and enjoy variety, we would love to hear from you.