At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve meals and provide exceptional customer service in a caring environment.
- Company: Join Opal HealthCare, a leading aged care provider with a compassionate culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, penalty rates, superannuation, and paid parental leave.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive team, and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others; hospitality experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 30 $ per hour.
At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do. Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 149 Care Communities and over 20,000 team members nationwide.
About the Role: We're looking for a versatile and caring Food Services Officer to join our hospitality team at Croydon Place Care Community. In this diverse role, you will work between food service and cleaning, making a tangible difference every day.
What's on Offer:
- Employment Type: Permanent part-time role available - Approximately 20-30 hours per week upon start of role.
- Additional Benefits: Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave.
Why Choose Opal?
- Varied & meaningful work— No two days are the same; support our community in three essential areas.
- Career development— Access our Opal HealthCare Academy to grow your skills.
- Supportive team— Join a values-led environment where you are valued.
- Paid parental leave— Industry-leading policy.
- $5,000 referral bonuses for bringing a friend onboard.
- Sector-leading systems— The tools to help you succeed.
What You'll Do:
- Food Service: Deliver outstanding customer service in our dining room, serve meals with care, and know resident preferences.
- Work as a key part of a supportive team to ensure a seamless and positive experience for all residents.
- Follow strict safety, sanitary, and infection control protocols in all tasks.
What You'll Need:
- A passion for helping people and making a difference in your community.
- A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to learn across different areas of hospitality.
- Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
- Reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Previous experience in hospitality, cleaning, or customer service is beneficial, but not essential – we will train the right person!
- Willingness to complete: Pre-employment medical NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Serve with Heart. If you are looking for a hands‑on role where you can see the direct impact of your work and enjoy variety, we would love to hear from you.
Food Services Officer – Croydon Place Care Community employer: Opal Healthcare
At Opal HealthCare, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As the Head Chef at Carlingford Greens Care Community, you'll enjoy a true work-life balance with a Monday to Friday roster, along with opportunities for career development through our Opal HealthCare Academy. With a focus on creative freedom in menu design and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding experience in a modern, purpose-built environment.
