Support Worker - Catering

Calvary Care; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Care is seeking a Support Worker - Catering Assistant in Sandhill to support the Chef Manager and peers in delivering high-quality catering within the home. Casual roles offer flexibility and benefits.

You will contribute to safe food handling, regulatory compliance, and resident-focused meal service. This role suits someone with food safety experience and a passion for care in a mission-based organisation.

Qualifications

• Follow Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate (Health Care Competencies).
• Experience in a similar role in residential care, health care or hospitality sectors.
• Knowledge and experience in safe food handling.
• Desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the catering service complies with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Complete food safety record forms as per legislation requirements.
• Adhere to the Food Safety Program at all times in duties.
• Wear uniforms and protective clothing as required.
• Follow Food Safety Plan strategies to prevent cross contamination.
• Prepare daily meals and beverages meeting special dietary requirements as instructed.

Skills

Food safety practices

Residential care experience

Safe food handling

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate

Job description

Support Worker - Catering Assistant, Sandhill

• Make a difference at one of Australia's leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Casual Roles

About the role

As a Support Worker - Catering Assistant, you will support the Chef / Chef Manager and peers in delivering a high quality catering service within the home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the catering service is adhering to all regulatory and compliance requirement
• Completing all appropriate food safety record forms as per legislation requirements.
• Ensuring that all duties are worked in accordance with the Food Safety Program at all times
• Ensuring uniforms, appropriate protective clothing and footwear is worn whilst in the workplace.
• Follow strategies in the Food Safety Plan to prevent cross contamination from occurring.
• Prepare daily meals including beverages for residents that meet the special dietary requirements as instructed by the Chef Manager or Chef/Cook.

What you bring:

• Follow Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate (Health Care Competencies)
• Experience in a similar role in residential care, health care or hospitality sectors
• Knowledge and experience in safe food handling
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities available
• Flexible hours that make sense for you
• Further details available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.