Support Worker - Catering

Calvary Health Care; Riverside; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Health Care is seeking a Support Worker - Catering in Riverside, TAS to assist the Chef/ Cook in delivering meals and beverages to residents. The role supports dietary requirements, allergies and cultural needs under supervision, with a focus on safety and presentation.

Part-time and casual positions are available. You will contribute to a high-quality catering service in a supportive healthcare environment, ensuring meals meet individual needs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Support service delivery under the direction of the Chef/Cook
• Prepare daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs including dietary requirements and allergies
• Ensure environmental service standards are met and residents’ environment is safe and clean
• Adhere to the National Food Safety Program and complete food safety records
• Serve nutritious meals in well-presented form at proper temperatures and prepare trays/trolleys as per guidelines

Skills

Food Handlers Cert

Interpersonal skills

Food prep standards

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Job description

• 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.

• Riverside, TAS, Australia, 7250
• Casual
• Closing on: Sep 22 2026

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 at Calvary Elouera, Torquay VIC, you will support the Chef/ Chef Manager and your team to deliver a high quality catering service to our residents.

Part time and casual positions available.

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

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 .

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