At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals while ensuring food safety and hygiene standards.
- Company: Join Southern Cross Care Queensland, a caring not-for-profit organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary sacrifice options, flexible work, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents through quality food and care.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality or aged care is a plus; enthusiasm and teamwork are essential.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
30th October, 2026
SCCQ are seeking friendly and enthusiastic casual Catering Assistant to join our hospitality team at our Castra Residential Aged Care Home in Murgon.
Join a supportive, friendly team in a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation where meaningful work, strongrelationships and a caring culture come together to make a real difference.
Southern Cross Care QLD currently have an opportunity for you to join our SCCQ family as a casual Catering Assistant at our Castra Aged Care Home in Murgon.
What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?
- Competitive payrates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
- Opportunity to join a supportive and purpose driven organisation
- Great staff culture
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
- Ongoing individualised training
About the role
As a Catering Assistant at this home you will help prepare, cook and serve fresh, nutritious meals for our residents and café customers.
Working with our supportive Hospitality team, you will maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards while providing friendly customer service.
Your passion for quality food and person-centred care will help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents, families, visitors and staff, reflecting Southern Cross Care Queensland's values.
What are the key responsibilities?
Duties may include, but are not limited to
- Prepare, plate and serve nutritious meals, snacks and beverages, with cooking duties according to qualifications and experience.
- Ensure meals are served on time with consistent quality and presentation.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with the Food Safety Program.
- Clean dishes, kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, receiving and storing food and supplies.
- Complete basic kitchen records, including meal counts and food safety documentation.
- Follow Workplace Health and Safety requirements and SCCQ procedures.
- Work with the Hospitality team to provide a positive dining experience for residents.
What will you bring to the role?
- Experience working with commercial cleaningservices (desired)
- Experience working in an aged care or health-related facility (desired)
- Understanding of safe use of chemicals and cleaning products
- Keen to learn new skills and roles within the Aged Care Home
- An enthusiastic attitude and a commitment to working positively in a team
- Compassion and empathy for the elderly
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- You must be flexible with your availability of days and shift times.
Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago.
They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.
Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1800 staff caring for and supporting more than 3000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.
At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters.
That's why we developed our You Matter employee benefits program which brings together the support available to you when you join Southern Cross Care, including:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Mental health and first aid training
- Career pathways, bursaries and traineeships
- Recognition programs and service awards
- Our Mission
Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
Southern Cross Care is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory criminal history screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.
Catering Assistant - Murgon employer: Southern Cross Care QLD
Southern Cross Care QLD is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment at St Anne's Residential Aged Care Home in Broken Hill. With competitive salaries, generous salary sacrifice options, and a strong focus on employee growth through ongoing training and mentoring, staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a fulfilling career. The unique location in Broken Hill provides a vibrant community atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding change of pace.
