Kitchen hand

Uniting NSW & ACT; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Purchase of additional leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Uniting Garden Suburb in Lake Macquarie delivers compassionate aged care services with a friendly, community-focused vibe. We are seeking kind people to provide hotel service support to residents, including catering, cleaning and laundry, helping residents live with dignity and comfort.

These roles are 15 hours per week with an hourly rate of around $29.98 plus standard NFP salary packaging and benefits. A Certificate II in Hospitality is preferred, with potential for growth within a leading

Qualifications

• Ideally, you have a Certificate II in Hospitality or equivalent.
• Experience in catering, kitchenhand, cleaning, or community care is a plus.
• Empathetic, adaptable, resourceful; aligned with Uniting’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide hotel service support to residents, including catering, cleaning and laundry.
• Foster independence, dignity and comfort in daily living.
• Work as part of a supportive, inclusive team.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Education

Certificate II in Hospitality

Job description

• $29.98 p/h + super, salary packaging & more NFP benefits
• AM, PM shifts - 15 hours per week

At Uniting Garden Suburb, we’re more than just an aged care home — we’re a vibrant, supportive community nestled in the peaceful bushland of Lake Macquarie. Our home includes three welcoming households, including a secure space for those living with dementia or mental health challenges. Every day, our team helps residents live joyfully and meaningfully — and we’d love you to be part of it.

What you’ll be doing in this role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

At Uniting, we are searching for compassionate individuals to join our team and provide exceptional hotel service support to residents in our aged care home.

You’ll help foster independence, dignity, and comfort through services like catering, cleaning, and laundry, enhancing the daily lives of those in our care.

A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally, you have a Certificate II in Hospitality or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in similar roles (catering, kitchenhand, or cleaning) or in community care is a plus.
• You’re empathetic, adaptable, resourceful, and align with Uniting’s core values of compassion, respect, boldness, and creativity.

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave
• Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, References and pre-employment screening.