At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents by preparing nutritious meals and catering to their dietary preferences.
- Company: Join Calvary, one of Australia's largest healthcare providers with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Casual shifts available; work with a passionate team dedicated to resident satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on residents' lives while working in a caring environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in food preparation and a commitment to quality service.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 $ per year.
Calvary St Paul's Retirement Community - Cundletown is seeking a Support Worker - Catering on a casual basis. Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers, recognised as Australia's number-one most attractive employer according to the Randstad 2025 survey.
Work as part of a team to deliver exceptional services to our residents. 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.
Calvary St Pauls Retirement Community provides a 40 bed accommodation, overlooking the beautiful Manning River. We have an exciting casual opportunity available with a range of AM and PM shifts.
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
- Ensure 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
For further information please contact Donna Friery, Home Manager.
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.
Benefits include NFP salary packaging, discounted health insurance and gym memberships, paid parental leave, training, development pathways and career opportunities, and flexible hours.
Please note: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include 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.
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