Support Worker - Catering

Calvary Health Care Careers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance and gym

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and car

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Balmoral Grove in Grovedale, VIC, seeks a dedicated Support Worker - Catering to assist the Chef/ Cook in delivering nutritious meals to residents. You will prepare meals, maintain safety and hygiene standards, and help ensure cross-contamination controls are followed.

The role emphasizes teamwork and respect for residents' dietary needs. As part of Calvary’s culture, you will contribute to a supportive environment, participate in training, and benefit from flexible shifts and

Qualifications

• Current Food Handlers Certificate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High standards in food preparation and safety.
• Ability to follow dietary requirements and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

• Support service delivery under the direction of the Chef/ Cook.
• Prepare daily meals and beverages meeting resident needs and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the dining and resident areas.
• Ensure compliance with the National Food Safety Program and record keeping.
• Serve meals in a well-presented manner at the correct temperature.
• Prepare trays and trolleys for meal services as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Food Handlers Certificate

Attention to detail

Job description

SW Catering - Calvary Balmoral Grove, Grovedale 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

As a Support worker - Catering you will make a difference each and every day in providing healthy, hearty and delicious meals prepared by our Chef. Reporting to the Home Manager, you will support the Chef/ Chef Manager and your team to deliver a high quality catering service to our residents.

Your main duties will include:

• Support service delivery under the direction of the Chef/Cook
• Prepare daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs of each resident including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific as instructed by the Chef or Cook.
• Ensure environmental service standards are met and maintained, and the residents living environment is safe and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensuring that all duties are worked in accordance with the National Food Safety Program at all times including completing food safety records and the prevention of cross contamination.
• Serve nutritious meals in well-presented manner and at the appropriate temperature
• Prepare trays and trolleys for each meal services as per the Calvary National Dining and Nutrition Guide.

What you bring:

• Current Food Handlers Certificate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High standards in food preparation
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

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