Hospitality Assistant - Catering

Eldercare; Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Eldercare The Village in Maitland is hiring a Catering Hospitality Assistant on a part-time basis. You’ll help with meal prep, plating, and serving in a warm, supportive environment for residents.

Ideal candidates bring catering or housekeeping experience, a cheerful attitude, and strong communication skills. Flexible to cover shifts and a genuine desire to care for others are essential. Eldercare promotes inclusivity and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or housekeeping services.
• Aged care or health care experience is a plus.
• Cheerful, can-do attitude and good communication.
• Pride in presentation and your work.
• Flexible to cover shifts when needed.
• Genuine desire to care for others.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation and plating.
• Serving meals and beverages with warmth and care.
• Supporting kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Catering experience

Aged care experience

Communication skills

Presentation

Shift flexibility

Caring attitude

Job description

Join Our Team as a Catering Hospitality Assistant!

Location: Eldercare The Village, Maitland SA

Type: Part Time

6 CATERING shifts per fortnight as below (plus the opportunity to pick up further shifts as they become available):

Week 1:

Saturday - 11:30 - 19:30

Sunday - 11:30 - 19:30

Monday - 11:30 - 19:30

Week 2:

Thursday - 10:00 - 19:00

Friday - 11:30 - 19:30

Monday - 11:30 - 19:30

Looking for a rewarding role in a close-knit country community? At Eldercare The Village (Maitland), your friendly attitude and hospitality skills can make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

At Eldercare, we believe aged care is about more than service - it’s about comfort, connection, and community. As one of South Australia’s leading not-for-profit providers, we offer more than just a job - we offer a place where you’ll feel you truly belong.

About the Role

Catering

• Assisting with meal preparation and plating
• Serving meals and beverages with warmth and care
• Supporting kitchen hygiene and cleanliness

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in providing catering or housekeeping services
• Some aged care or health care experience (a plus, but not a dealbreaker!)
• A cheerful, can-do attitude and great communication skills
• Pride in your presentation and your work
• Flexibility to help cover shifts when teammates need support
• A genuine desire to care for others

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Meaningful work in a welcoming rural setting
• Not-for-profit salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive team where everyone’s effort counts
• Make a lasting impact in your local community

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.