Food & Catering Assistant

RSL LifeCare Limited; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Staff discounts

Leave Loading

Career opportunities across facilities

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Limited is seeking a Catering Assistant in Port Macquarie to support the catering team in delivering high quality meals for residents and visitors. The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and efficient service in a not-for-profit aged care setting.

Responsibilities include adhering to food safety standards, maintaining a clean kitchen and dining areas, and serving meals with attention to dietary requirements while delivering excellent resident service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work with residents and families in a compassionate manner
• Teamwork and collaboration in a catering team
• Adherence to quality and safety standards in a kitchen environment

Responsibilities

• Work with the catering team and Head Chef to provide high quality catering services for residents and visitors
• Comply with Food Safety Standards
• Maintain a clean, efficient kitchen and dining areas
• Demonstrate a customer service mindset when interacting with residents and families
• Serve residents meals and snacks with attention to dietary needs

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Catering

Education

Catering and hospitality qualifications

Job description

Job Description $15,900 p.a NFP Salary Benefits Competitive rates of pay Opportunities across morning and afternoons

Employment Type: Casual or Permanent

Location: Port Macquarie

About Us

At RSL LifeCare, our Residential Care teams have the ability to make a big difference to the lives of veterans and seniors while they receive quality and compassionate care in our aged care homes.

This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where you can have a huge positive impact and feel the personal and professional reward in return.

At our core, RSL LifeCare provide care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or who are receiving support at home.

Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

About the role

As a Catering Assistant at RSL LifeCare, every day you’re empowered to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

Within our supportive work environment your compassion is valued and your professional development is prioritised.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the catering team and the Head Chef to provide high quality catering services for residents and their visitors
• Comply with Food Safety Standards
• Maintain a clean, efficient, and professional work environment; dishwashing and cleaning the kitchen, equipment and dining areas
• Demonstrate a customer service mindset when interacting with residents, their families and visitors
• Serve residents meals and snacks ensuring that the correct meals are served to residents with special dietary needs
• Build strong and productive relationships with your team to deliver a positive dining experience

Benefits

• Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $31,800 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services

About You

We are excited to hear from you about this role! We are looking out for:

Your demonstrated compassion and empathy.

Our teams have a passion for what they do and the impact they make to our residents and their families.

Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure the best possible resident experience and teamwork

Your teamwork. We enjoy working together with a highly skilled team to deliver the best possible experience for our residents and support each other.

Your ability to work efficiently and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards

Qualifications

Qualifications in catering and hospitality or related work experience are beneficial but not essential. We can help you learn and develop in the role.

Australian Working Rights

Join us today and see where it takes you tomorrow!

Compliance and Clearances

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Location

RC Port Macquarie RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans and today is open to all Australians.