Support Worker - Catering

Calvary Health Care; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary St Martins Retirement Community - Waratah in Waratah, NSW is seeking a Casual Support Worker - Catering to assist our cook in meeting residents' nutritional needs. Located close to train and bus transport, the role focuses on general kitchen hand duties and meal service within a caring aged care setting.

You'll work with a friendly team to maintain a clean work environment, support residents, and use technology such as email and smartphones.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset.
• Able to manage time effectively in a casual kitchen environment.
• Proficient with basic tech such as email and smartphone use.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen hand duties as required.
• Support the cook with meal service to residents.
• Maintain a clean environment and work space.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service orientation

Time management

Tech literacy

Team collaboration

Job description

• Waratah, NSW, Australia, 2298
• Casual
• Closing on: Oct 16 2026

Calvary St Martins Retirement Community - Waratah

Support Worker Catering

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development
• Join our growing, friendly and supportive team

About The Role

As a Support Worker - Catering, your role will be to assist a diverse range of Aged Care Residents by assisting the cook meet their nutritional needs.

• Located in Waratah, close to train and bus transport.
• Newcastle is a thriving town with some of the worlds best beaches close by.
• St Martin De Porres provides care and services to 41 Older people

Key Responsibilities

• General kitchen hand duties apply
• Support the cook with meal service
• ensuring a clean environment and work space

About You

• Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Rebecca Phillips, Home Support Officer on [phone]

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