Support Worker - Catering

Calvary Health Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Health Care in Glen Waverley is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Food Service Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality meals and hospitality services for residents.

This role suits someone with a positive attitude and strong customer service skills, with experience in aged care or hospitality. You will work under the Home Manager, focusing on safe food handling and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Experience in aged care or hospitality.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Food Handling or Food Safety qualification.
• Positive attitude and commitment to wellbeing of older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service.
• Set up and clear dining areas.
• Deliver meals and beverages to residents.
• Wash dishes; clean kitchen and dining spaces.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and infection control.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

• Glen Waverley, VIC, Australia, 3150
• Permanent
• Closing on: Sep 25 2026

SW Catering - Calvary The Highbury, Glen Waverley VIC

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Make a real difference for our clients by ensuring the best food service possible.

About The Role

Calvary The Highbury in Glen Waverley is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Food Service Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality meals and hospitality services for residents. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and a passion for enhancing the wellbeing of older people.

Your main duties will include:

Main duties include assisting with meal preparation and service, setting up and clearing dining areas, delivering meals and beverages to residents, washing dishes, cleaning kitchen and dining spaces, and maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and infection control. You will also help create a positive dining experience by providing friendly and respectful service to residents.

About You

• Valid working rights in Australia.
• Experience working in an aged care or hospitality environment.
• A current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• A Food Handling Certificate or Food Safety qualification.
• A positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to supporting the wellbeing of older people.

For further information please contact Sandy, Home Manager on 88712400

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

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
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella