At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents by preparing nutritious meals and catering to their dietary preferences.
- Company: Join one of Australia's largest healthcare providers with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounted health insurance, flexible hours, and career development.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your unique strengths and background.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on residents' lives while working in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in food preparation are preferred.
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 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.
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.
- 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. You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
Support Worker - Catering in Maitland employer: Calvary
At Calvary, we pride ourselves on being one of Australia’s largest health care providers, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our staff are truly valued. With a focus on professional development, flexible working hours, and generous benefits such as salary packaging and discounted health insurance, we empower our employees to grow in their careers while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in Kogarah, where you can lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional aged care services with compassion and excellence.
