Support Worker - Catering

Calvary Health Care; Ryde; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 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 Ryde Retirement Community is seeking a Care Support Worker - Catering on a casual basis to support residents' food preferences, ensure nutritious meals and accommodate dietary, cultural and religious needs.

Working with the Chef/Cook, you will prepare meals, maintain cleanliness and follow the National Food Safety Program, with benefits including NFP salary packaging and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal communication (written & verbal)
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a care setting
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Working knowledge of WHS and infection control practices
• Experience in food preparation and food safety desirable
• Food Handling Certificate desirable

Responsibilities

• Support service delivery under the direction of the Chef/Cook.
• Prepare daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs including special dietary requirements, allergies and cultural specifics.
• Ensure environmental service standards are met and the resident environment remains clean and safe.
• Adhere to the National Food Safety Program and complete food safety records to prevent cross contamination.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Prioritising workloads

Quality improvement

WHS & Infection Control

Food preparation & safety

Food handling certificate

Teamwork & collaboration

Communication (written)

Job description

• Ryde, NSW, Australia, 2112
• Casual
• Closing on: Oct 10 2026

Calvary Ryde Retirement Community - Ryde, Sydney

Care Support Worker Catering - Casual

• 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
• Work as part of a team to deliver exceptional services to our residents.

About The Role

The Care Support Worker - Catering will ensure a supportive environment where residents are encouraged to express their food preferences and choice, whilst ensuring that food is nutritious and prepared in alignment with appropriate standards. Catering support workers will do all that they can to support cultural, religious and dietary preferences in preparation and food service to ensure that resident satisfaction is maintained.

Calvary Ryde Retirement Community is a friendly, close-knit community and home to residents of many cultures and backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About You

• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• Ability to operate standard domestic and industrial equipment
• Demonstrated experience in food preparation and food safety desirable
• Food Handling Certificate Desirable

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 (For eligible employees only )
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

For further information please contact [e-mail]

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.